EY Employee's Death Sparks Debate on Toxic Work Culture

The death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil has led to calls for legislative changes and an investigation into workplace conditions at Ernst & Young.

Anna Sebastian Perayil, a chartered accountant at EY's Pune office, died in July after reportedly enduring extreme work hours and stress.
Her mother, Anita Augustine, wrote a letter to EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani, accusing the company of glorifying overwork and neglecting employee well-being.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and other politicians have called for legislative changes to cap work hours and improve workplace conditions.
EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani expressed regret over not attending Anna's funeral and emphasized the company's commitment to employee well-being.
The Union Labour Ministry and the National Human Rights Commission have initiated investigations into the allegations of an unsafe and exploitative work environment at EY.