Visa & Tax Fraud Charges Against Infosys
March 17, 2011
According to Indian media reports, outsourcing giant Infosys Technologies has been charged with visa and tax fraud, following litigation from a U.S. employee.
The employee is Jack Palmer, who has filed a lawsuit against Infosys in the Alabama Court. He has been working with the firm as a major advisor in the U.S. Palmer has accused the company of using B1 visa holders from India to work at Infosys facilities in the U.S. full time. B1 visa holders are not entitled to work, reports computerweekly.com.
According to an article in the Times of India, Palmer has also accused Infosys of not paying Uncle Sam federal and state taxes. Palmer has filed a lawsuit for intentionally inflicting emotional distress, breach of contract, expenses sustained, negligence, wanton misconduct, outrage, along with fraud and legal misrepresentation.
Palmer also says that following the lawsuit against Infosys, he has been constantly harassed with threats of retaliation. He has received a number of phone calls and he says his emails have been monitord. Moreover, he cites instances of racial slurs and taunts, referring to him as a ‘stupid American’. He was also labeled for being a Christian and he was refused his bonus pay. In addition, he was not reimbursed for substantial expenses that are normally paid to employees. Furthermore, he notes that he was coerced into working more than the typical 70 hours per week and that he did not receive adequate compensation, according to the Court House News Service.
In the U.S. alone, Infosys has over 15,000 foreing employees. In a company statement, Infosys was quoted by the Times of India that it will be sure to defend itself against Palmer’s claims.
A major player in the outsourcing landscape in India, Infosys reported significant earning revenues last quarter. The company also has enjoyed a high degree of reputation with international firms and is one of India’s premier firms.
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