$2 Billion Lawsuit: How Cognizant Used H-1B Visas To Discriminate Against American Workers

In the fast-moving world of global IT companies, a recent lawsuit against Cognizant Technology Solutions is making waves. This class-action lawsuit, filed by Latreecia Folkes and more than 2,000 other employees, claims that Cognizant has been unfairly treating workers based on their race and nationality. The case reveals some shocking truths about how the company uses the H-1B visa program, a special work visa for foreign workers, and how this has led to a preference for Indian employees over Americans.

What Happened at Cognizant?

Cognizant, a huge IT services company based in New Jersey, is facing serious accusations. In October, a jury found that the company intentionally discriminated against over 2,000 workers between 2013 and 2022. This verdict followed an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which had uncovered similar issues earlier in 2020. The lawsuit claims that Cognizant favored workers from India, many of whom entered the U.S....