Which among the following companies fired about 300 employees under allegations of moonlighting in September 2022?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Wipro
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In September 2022, Wipro fired about 300 employees on allegations of moonlighting.
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Moonlighting refers to working a second job or project without the primary employer’s permission.
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Wipro’s Chairman Rishad Premji called it a serious breach of integrity and stated that there was no place in the company for employees working for direct competitors.
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This action sparked significant debate in the Indian IT industry about moonlighting, with some companies condemning it as unethical and others seeing it as employees seeking extra income.