Pune IT Firm Allegedly Pressures Senior Employee to Resign; Forum for IT Employees Raises Alarm
Pune, Maharashtra — A senior employee of a reputed IT company in Pune has reportedly been pressured to resign, sparking concerns about unethical practices within the industry. The incident has been brought to light by the Forum for IT Employees Maharashtra, which claims the employee, who has been with the company for 12 years, is being forced out despite his long-standing service and technical competence.
According to the forum, the employee has approached the Labour Commissioner’s office to file an official complaint against the company. The organization criticized the company’s alleged downsizing policy, claiming it disregards the well-being and future of loyal employees. “Despite dedicating over a decade to the company, the employee is being forced to leave under unjust circumstances,” the forum stated on social media.
The organization further appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Labour Minister Aakash Fundkar to intervene in the matter. It has also urged other IT professionals facing similar issues to come forward and contact the forum.
Contrary to claims often made by companies that employees are let go due to lack of updated technological skills, the forum stated that the employee in question is technologically proficient. However, he has not been assigned any new projects, leaving him unable to perform his duties — a situation that appears to have been engineered to justify his removal.
The forum also criticized hiring policies in the IT sector, stating that companies often recruit in large numbers without proper workforce planning. This leads to excess staffing, followed by layoffs. “This cycle must stop. Companies need to act more responsibly,” the forum added.
Mixed Reactions Online
The forum’s social media post has drawn varied responses. Some users defended the company, suggesting that dismissing employees who lack updated skills is a business decision, not a moral failing. Others argued that IT companies are not charitable institutions and must make decisions to sustain growth. A few even accused certain employees of misusing company policies.
This incident has once again spotlighted the rising tension between IT employees and managements over job security, skill relevance, and ethical treatment in India’s ever-evolving tech industry.
