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VisitUS Jury Finds Cognizant Discriminated Against Non-Indian Workers in H-1B Visa Program
Oct 8, 2024, 03:44 AM
A US jury has found that Cognizant Technology Solutions engaged in a pattern or practice of intentional discrimination against non-South Asian and non-Indian employees who were terminated. The verdict, which relates to the company's use of H-1B visas to supply thousands of tech workers to Silicon Valley, sets the stage for determining damages against the IT services giant. Cognizant plans to appeal the decision.
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