Tata Consultancy Services—US EEOC investigating dozens of complaints alleging TCS systematically discriminated against non-South Asian workers over age 40 in favor of H-1B visa holders

Beginning late 2023, dozens of former American TCS employees filed EEOC complaints alleging systematic discrimination based on race, age, and national origin. Complainants - largely non-South Asian professionals over 40 - say TCS targeted them for layoffs while sparing Indian colleagues including H-1B visa workers. Key evidence: TCS global HR head Milind Lakkad told Indian news agency TCS wanted to reduce American employee percentage from 70% to 50% to 'offer opportunities to staff in India.' April 2024: US Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) urged EEOC formal investigation, noting complainants were his constituents and suggested 'broader pattern of discrimination' and 'potential misuse of U.S. work visa programs.' October 2025: Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin questioned TCS about hiring 5,505 new H-1B workers in FY2025 while 'hundreds of thousands of American tech employees have been laid off.' Multiple class action lawsuits: Heldt (2015-2018, defense verdict), Katz (2022-2023, partially dismissed), Devorin (2024, pending). Investigation ongoing as of January 2026.