IT Union Takes Wipro to Labour Ministry Over Onboarding Delays for 250 Freshers
A major IT union has filed a formal complaint with the Labour Ministry against Wipro. The union alleges significant delays in onboarding for approximately 250 fresh graduates. These candidates have been left waiting for months without a clear start date.
Union Action Highlights Growing Fresher Concerns
The union's complaint brings a serious labour issue into the spotlight. It claims Wipro has failed to honor its commitment to these new hires. The prolonged waiting period is causing financial and career uncertainty for the affected freshers.
This formal grievance underscores mounting tensions in the IT sector's entry-level job market. Many young professionals face similar uncertainties after receiving offer letters.
Wipro Revises Annual Fresher Hiring Target Downward
During its recent third-quarter earnings announcement, Wipro provided updated hiring figures. The company now expects to onboard between 7,500 and 8,000 freshers for the current fiscal year.
This represents a notable reduction from its earlier, more ambitious target of 10,000 new graduate hires. The revised numbers reflect broader market adjustments within the technology industry.
Broader Implications for IT Sector and New Graduates
The situation at Wipro points to larger challenges:
- Companies are recalibrating hiring plans due to economic and demand factors.
- Freshers increasingly face onboarding delays and revoked offers.
- Unions are becoming more active in advocating for new employee rights.
This case may prompt closer scrutiny of hiring practices across major IT firms. Both the Labour Ministry's response and Wipro's resolution will be watched closely by industry observers and aspiring tech professionals.
