Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp engaged in a pattern of discriminatory conduct toward non-Indian workers and should pay punitive damages to compensate employees who suffered harm, a US jury found. A Cognizant spokesperson said the company is disappointed with the verdict and plans to appeal. Bloomberg News reported in July that the Teaneck, New Jersey-based company was among a handful of outsourcing firms exploiting loopholes in the H1-B visa lottery system. Cognizant also said that in recent years it has increased its US hiring and reduced its dependence on the H1-B program. The case is Palmer v Cognizant Tech Solutions Corp, 17-cv-06848, US District Court, Central District of California (Los Angeles).

Source: The Hindu October 09, 2024 14:04 UTC