Centre Investigates EY Employee's Death Amid Overwork Allegations
- The Union Labour Ministry is probing the death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, a chartered accountant at Ernst & Young India, following her mother's claims of overwork.
- Minister Shobha Karandlaje confirmed the investigation, emphasizing the need for justice and a safe work environment.
- Anna's mother, Anita Augustine, wrote a heartfelt letter to EY India, urging a change in the company's work culture.
- Anna had been experiencing severe work pressure, working late nights and weekends, which her mother believes contributed to her death.
- Ernst & Young India expressed deep sorrow over Anna's passing and committed to improving employee well-being.
Source: [NDTV](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/anna-sebastian-perayil-ernst-young-centre-probes-26-year-old-ey-employees-death-as-mother-blames-overwork-6599624)
- Minister Shobha Karandlaje confirmed the investigation, emphasizing the need for justice and a safe work environment.
- Anna's mother, Anita Augustine, wrote a heartfelt letter to EY India, urging a change in the company's work culture.
- Anna had been experiencing severe work pressure, working late nights and weekends, which her mother believes contributed to her death.
- Ernst & Young India expressed deep sorrow over Anna's passing and committed to improving employee well-being.
Source: [NDTV](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/anna-sebastian-perayil-ernst-young-centre-probes-26-year-old-ey-employees-death-as-mother-blames-overwork-6599624)
Unfortunately the legal system in India is something we all categorically avoid and will not help solve anything. This problem needs an internalisation at firms which is akin to what you hear about in therapy. Govt folks will use this to keep their image and tolerance level for this kind of behaviour as high as the sky.
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