Infosys Fined Nearly ₹2 Crore in France Over Employee Time-Tracking System Compliance Breach

Indian IT major Infosys has been fined around ₹2 crore by a French labour court over concerns related to its employee time-tracking system, as per reports. The penalty comes after allegations that the company's monitoring practices did not comply with France’s strict labour regulations governing employee privacy and working hours.

French court flags concerns over monitoring system

The case relates to Infosys’ employee time-tracking mechanism used in France, where labour laws place strong emphasis on transparency, data protection and workers’ rights.

French authorities and courts have historically maintained strict standards around workplace surveillance, requiring companies to ensure that employee monitoring tools are proportionate and justified.

The ruling reportedly found issues with the way Infosys implemented its tracking system, leading to the financial penalty against the Bengaluru-based technology services company.

Infosys faces regulatory scrutiny in Europe

Infosys operates across several European countries and serves global clients through its technology consulting and digital services operations.

The latest penalty highlights the compliance challenges faced by multinational companies operating in jurisdictions with stringent employment and data privacy rules.

France has some of the most detailed labour protections in Europe, including regulations on employee working hours, digital monitoring and workplace data handling.

Company yet to comment on penalty

Infosys has not issued a detailed public response regarding the French court’s decision.

The company, one of India’s largest IT services providers, has previously stressed its commitment to following local laws and regulatory requirements across the countries where it operates.

Growing focus on workplace data privacy

The case comes amid increasing global scrutiny of employee monitoring tools used by companies to track attendance, productivity and remote working patterns.

Technology firms are facing growing pressure to balance operational requirements with employee privacy rights, particularly as digital workplace systems become more common.

The French ruling adds another compliance challenge for global companies navigating different labour laws across international markets.