Cognizant Found Guilty of Discrimination Against Non-Indian Workers in Class-Action Lawsuit

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|News18|8 months ago

A US jury has found Cognizant guilty of allegedly discriminating against non-Indian workers in Silicon Valley, leading to a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that Cognizant misused the H-1B visa process, resulting in the ousting of non-Indian employees through a policy of "benching" them before termination. Cognizant expressed disappointment with the verdict and plans to appeal, asserting its commitment to equal employment opportunities and a diverse workplace. The lawsuit highlights practices that disproportionately affect non-South Asian workers.

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