<h1>IT company faces legal challenge for layoffs without notice or compensation under labor law provisions</h1> The IT Ministry is monitoring the situation following a major IT company's plan to lay off over 12,000 employees, primarily from middle and senior levels, as part of workforce realignment and technological investments. An IT employees' union has accused the company of violating labor laws by not providing mandatory notice, compensation, or government notification for retrenchments, labeling the layoffs illegal and unethical. The union has petitioned the Labour Ministry to issue a notice to the company, halt terminations, reinstate affected employees, and investigate alleged systemic unlawful practices. The union warns that failure to act could lead to nationwide protests and legal actions. The layoffs come amid broader industry challenges, including global economic uncertainty and evolving technology demands, with similar workforce reductions reported across the tech sector.