The National Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has submitted a formal complaint to the Labour Ministry over what it describes as prolonged and opaque onboarding delays by Wipro. The union alleges that a large batch of selected candidates has been left without definitive joining dates, job status, or written communication despite completing required assessments and paperwork. Complaint Highlights Delays for Freshers and Laterals According to the filing, both fresh graduates and lateral hires have been waiting for several months after receiving offer letters. Many reportedly turned down other opportunities or placed career plans on hold due to the assumption of confirmed employment. The complaint argues that companies should not extend offers without intent and ability to onboard within a reasonable timeframe. NITES argues that the delays create financial and emotional distress for candidates, particularly freshers facing relocation, loan, or upskilling expenses without income, as well as lateral hires who resigned from existing positions based on offer acceptance. Request for Government Intervention The union has asked the Labour Ministry to conduct an inquiry into Wipro’s hiring commitments and to direct the company to either: Provide firm written joining dates Compensate affected candidates for losses incurred Formally cancel offers to release candidates… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
