Indian authorities are investigating the work environment at a global accounting firm after the death of a 26-year-old employee whose mother said she was overworked.

Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant from Kerala, died four months into her job at Ernst & Young. Her mother blames work stress

Following the tragic death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, EY’s Chairman expressed condolences, while the Union Labour Ministry announced an investigation into claims of an unsafe work environment.

Anna's mother, Anita Augustine, penned a heart-wrenching letter to EY India chairman Rajiv Memani, detailing the immense stress her daughter faced in the months leading up to her death.

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.

KOCHI: The tragic death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant working with the Pune office of Ernst and Young, allegedly due to work stress, has once again turned the spotlight on the toxic work culture prevalent in the corporate world.