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Jury Finds Cognizant Guilty of Discrimination, Orders Damages for Non-Indian Employees in Landmark Verdict

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In a landmark decision, a U.S. jury found Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., a major technology service provider, guilty of discriminating against its non-Indian employees. This verdict was reached after a protracted legal struggle that stemmed from a 2017 class-action lawsuit alleging job bias within the company. The suit, initiated by three Caucasian former employees, accused the company of preferentially hiring South Asian employees, particularly those from India. The plaintiffs detailed their grievances by claiming they were left without assignments for extended periods, a condition referred to as being on the “bench,” only to be replaced … Read more

Cognizant Faces Setback: Jury Orders Damages for Discriminatory Practices Against Non-Indian Employees

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Los Angeles — A U.S. jury has ruled that Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. must pay punitive damages after finding the company engaged in discriminatory practices against non-Indian employees. The verdict arrived following a failed attempt by the IT giant last month to have a job bias class-action lawsuit dismissed. The case, which centers on allegations of employment discrimination at the New Jersey-based company, hints at broader industry practices surrounding visa regulations and hiring. The lawsuit began with claims from three employees who said they were laid off after being placed on a no-work status and … Read more