Ernst & Young (EY) has expressed deep sorrow following allegations that 26-year-old Anna Sebastian, who passed away in July 2024, died due to extreme work pressure. The consulting firm issued a statement offering condolences to the family and pledged to improve the work environment for its employees.

Union labour & employment minister Shobha Karandlaje orders investigation into the death of 26-year-old ex-EY India employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, mother urges company to change its work culture

The investigation may pave the way for more robust policies to ensure employee well-being and a healthier work culture

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Pune/IBNS: The Ernst & Young India has responded after a 26-year-old employee in Pune died due to "work stress" as claimed by her family, media reports said.

This came in response to allegations by a parent of an employee of the accounting firm that their daughter had died in July due to work-related stress.

The Centre has initiated an investigation into the death of 26-year-old chartered accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil, who worked at Ernst & Young (EY) and reportedly succumbed to work-related stress. The Union Labour Ministry is looking into a complaint regarding the circumstances surrounding her death.

Anna Sebastian Perayil, the EY Pune CA from Kerala, lost her life, with her mother alleging that it was due to office stress and overwork.