A US district court jury has found that Cognizant Technology Solutions engaged in a "pattern or practice" of intentional discrimination against non-Indian and non-South Asian employees, according to multiple reports on October 4, 2024. The verdict determined that the IT services giant, which supplies thousands of tech workers to Silicon Valley, favored South Asian and Indian workers in its hiring and termination practices, leading to biased employment decisions. Former employees testified that Indian managers often spoke in Hindi to exclude non-Indian staff from conversations, did not invite them to group lunches, and would deliberately turn their backs on them during meetings. The jury's determination sets the stage for the company to face punitive damages. Cognizant has announced plans to appeal the verdict.