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Kerala launches hiring, reskilling initiative for 600 laid-off CorroHealth employees. As part of the initiative, G-Tech will launch a dedicated recruitment platform exclusively for affected CorroHealth employees By HRK News Bureau July 16, 2026 2 Mins Read 501 Views The Kerala government has partnered with the Group of Technology Companies (G-Tech) to help around 600 employees laid off by US-based healthcare technology company CorroHealth find new jobs in the state's IT sector. The initiative was announced following discussions between Industries Minister P Rajeeve and representatives of G-Tech, an industry body representing technology companies in Kerala. As part of the initiative, G-Tech will launch a dedicated recruitment platform exclusively for affected CorroHealth employees. The portal will allow displaced workers to upload their profiles, enabling member companies to match candidates with suitable vacancies based on their qualifications and experience. In addition to facilitating recruitment, the programme will offer reskilling opportunities for employees whose capabilities need to be aligned with current industry requirements. The training will focus on emerging technologies to improve employability and support faster redeployment. The initiative will include priority hiring opportunities across G-Tech member companies, a dedicated recruitment portal and technology-focused upskilling programmes for eligible candidates. The state government said the move forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen employment opportunities in the technology sector while supporting workers affected by layoffs. Kerala is also preparing a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) policy, aimed at attracting more technology investments and creating additional employment opportunities for skilled professionals in the state. The initiative reflects the growing emphasis on collaborative workforce-transition programmes, with governments and industry bodies increasingly working together to support employees impacted by restructuring and changing business conditions.

Kerala government intervenes after CorroHealth lays off 675 employees, meeting set for July 10. | 5 July 2026 Kerala steps up efforts to protect affected workers as Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna schedules talks with CorroHealth executives following the company's mass layoffs. The Kerala government has intensified its intervention following the layoff of 675 employees by US-based medical analytics and coding company CorroHealth, with Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna set to hold discussions with the company's senior executives on July 10. According to The Hindu, the Minister said the State government and the Labour Department have been actively responding since the issue emerged and are exploring every available measure to safeguard the interests of affected employees. Speaking to reporters in Kollam on Sunday, Bindhu Krishna said the government remains committed to protecting workers and will continue engaging with the company in an effort to resolve the dispute. Labour Department continues engagement with company. The Minister said the Labour Department moved quickly after receiving reports of the layoffs. According to her, the Regional Labour Officer, in the presence of Uma Thomas, MLA, held discussions with the company's management after the initial reports surfaced. During those talks, CorroHealth initially agreed to temporarily suspend the layoff process. However, the company later withdrew from the understanding, prompting the department to continue discussions with management, The Hindu reported. As part of the next phase of engagement: * The Labour Commissioner is scheduled to visit the company on July 6. * Senior CorroHealth executives are expected to arrive in Kochi on July 10. * Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna will personally meet the company's leadership on July 10. * The State government said it will continue negotiations aimed at protecting employees' interests. Previous intervention temporarily halted layoffs. The latest talks follow earlier government intervention after CorroHealth announced large-scale job cuts at its Kerala operations. According to Kerala Kaumudi, employee protests erupted after the company informed staff of the layoffs and shut its offices in Kochi and Kozhikode. Workers said many employees learned of the terminations only after reporting for work. Following intervention by the Kerala Labour Minister and Uma Thomas, the company temporarily froze the layoffs under a status quo arrangement while discussions continued. The publication reported that employees were permitted to continue attending work, with salaries and employment benefits remaining unchanged until further discussions with management. Government keeps options open. Bindhu Krishna said the matter has already been brought to the attention of the Chief Minister. She also criticised attempts to politicise the issue, saying the priority should remain supporting employees affected by the layoffs. According to The Hindu, the Minister said the State government would seek the Union government's intervention if required and expressed confidence that continued dialogue could produce a favourable outcome for employees. Industry concerns extend beyond the layoffs. The CorroHealth layoffs have also triggered wider debate within Kerala's technology sector. Earlier, industry leaders told The New Indian Express that the company's claim of unfavourable business conditions does not reflect Kerala's position as a competitive technology destination. They pointed to the state's relatively affordable infrastructure, competitive operating costs and growing presence of global capability centres. The State's IT department also indicated it would counter claims about business viability with operational data if required, according to the publication. The July 10 meeting between the Kerala Labour Minister and CorroHealth's senior leadership is expected to be a key step in determining the future of the company's Kerala operations and the status of the affected employees. The outcome could also shape the State government's broader response to workforce disputes involving multinational technology employers.

US firm fires nearly 800 employees in Kerala; workers allege unfair termination, labour law violations. Onmanorama Staff Published: July 03, 2026 05:41 PM IST Kochi: Hundreds of employees of Texas-based medical coding and healthcare solutions company CorroHealth staged protests outside its Kochi office on Friday after the company abruptly terminated nearly 800 employees from its Kerala operations without prior notice. According to employees, around 600 workers at the company's Palarivattom office in Kochi and another 200 at its Kozhikode office were informed on Friday morning that they were being relieved of their duties with immediate effect. The sudden mass layoff triggered protests at the Kochi office, prompting the intervention of Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas and officials from the labour department. Following discussions with the state labour minister, the layoffs were temporarily put on hold, and the status quo was maintained until a formal meeting convened by the labour department on Monday. Employees alleged that they were caught completely off guard when they reported for work on Friday morning. "Nothing was told to us. This morning, they just set up a speaker and microphone in the office as if some function was going to happen. They brought everyone together and announced, 'This is your last day, ' and everyone was relieved. You will be given a three-month salary as compensation. Is this how a corporate office works? At least they should have informed us one month prior as a notice period," a female employee protesting at the office said. Employees also questioned the manner in which the termination orders - titled 'Separation and Full and Final Settlement Letter' - were issued, claiming they were handed over on sheets of paper without the company's official seal. Vishnu, a manager at CorroHealth who was among those terminated, alleged that the layoffs were not driven by financial losses but by the company's dissatisfaction with Kerala's labour regulations. According to him, while the company claimed it was not making profits, it was simultaneously recruiting employees in other states. "The reason they are giving is that they have no profit, but why is Kerala alone being ignored? They are already hiring thousands of people in the UP and Hyderabad offices. The truth is, they are unable to exploit people here. We have already filed four or five labour cases from this branch," Vishnu alleged. He claimed the company had objected to labour laws requiring employees working beyond eight hours to be paid overtime at double the normal rate. Vishnu also referred to an incident on May 31, when, according to him, employees were directed to work on a Sunday. After a complaint was filed before the Labour Department, the authorities reportedly stopped the company from enforcing the shift. "They hold a grudge in their mind against the Kerala offices because of that. They want to exploit workers. On paper, we are supposed to work Monday through Friday, with only the last Saturday of the month as an exception. But in reality, they routinely force us to work extra Saturdays. A stance of squeezing the workforce to the maximum is being adopted," he said. As protests intensified, Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas visited the Kochi office along with the District Labour Officer and held discussions with company representatives and employees. After speaking with the State Labour Minister, Thomas said the company had agreed to maintain the status quo until a meeting convened by the labour department. "All these employees have come from different places to stay here, and their lives depend entirely on this job. It is a matter of great concern. They allege that a separate entity has been set up in UP and many people have been hired there. This looks like a calculated move to shift the workload out of Kerala. This is a highly reputable office providing employment to hundreds of young individuals; it cannot be allowed to just shut down arbitrarily," she said. Thomas urged employees to remain calm until the labour department completes its intervention. The labour department directed the company to maintain the status quo until a high-level meeting scheduled on the 6th of this month. The meeting, to be chaired by the labour department secretary, is expected to be attended by the company's senior management. Employees said their primary demand is that the layoffs be withdrawn and all affected staff be reinstated. They said they were even willing to discuss salary restructuring if it would protect their jobs. If the retrenchment is ultimately carried out, they are seeking compensation equivalent to 10 months' salary, as it would not be easy for them to secure alternative employment. Follow the topics. Disclaimer: Comments posted here are the sole responsibility of the user and do not reflect the views of Onmanorama. Obscene or offensive remarks against any person, religion, community or nation are punishable under IT rules and may invite legal action.