The National Commission for Women says it found widespread sexual harassment and bullying at Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik workplace, along with serious non compliance with safety norms. Employees reported fear and abusive behavior, including allegations of religious insults, while CCTV cameras were reportedly not working. TCS has launched its own probe and disputes parts of the NCW findings.
The National Commission for Women has released a fact-finding report after allegations of systemic harassment against women working at TCS’s Nashik unit. The report, submitted to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on May 8, runs over 50 pages and includes more than 25 recommendations, with NCW flagging “zero POSH compliance” amid claims of extreme workplace abuse.
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The National Commission for Women has launched an investigation into alleged sexual harassment at a Tata Consultancy Services BPO unit in Nashik. An NCW fact-finding committee will visit the facility on April 17 for an on-site inquiry, and is set to interact with alleged victims, police, and company officials to gather details.
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