Cognizant found guilty of discrimination against non-Indians by US court; company responds to court ruling

In a groundbreaking ruling, a US court has found global IT services company Cognizant guilty of discrimination against non-Indian employees. The court’s decision comes after a long legal battle in which several employees accused the company of favoring Indian workers over their non-Indian counterparts.

The lawsuit, filed by a group of former employees, alleged that Cognizant’s hiring and promotion practices were discriminatory towards non-Indians. The court found evidence to support these claims, noting that Indian employees were given preferential treatment in terms of job assignments, promotions, and salary increases.

In response to the court’s ruling, Cognizant issued a statement expressing disappointment with the decision. The company maintained that it is committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment for all employees, regardless of their nationality.

“We take allegations of discrimination very seriously and have policies in place to prevent such behavior. We are reviewing the court’s decision and will take appropriate action to address any issues that may have contributed to this outcome,” a spokesperson for Cognizant said.

The ruling against Cognizant serves as a stark reminder that workplace discrimination is still a prevalent issue in today’s society. It also highlights the importance of companies implementing and enforcing policies that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.