EY India Statement on Anna Sebastian Perayil’s Death: Irreparable Loss for All of Us, Says Ernst & Young on Demise of Young CA Due to Alleged Work Pressure
Since the death, EY has been in touch with the family of Anna Sebastian Perayil’, helping them but it is only now that her family has chosen to write to the company, complaining about the 'excessive workload'. EY said it would continue to improve and provide a healthy workplace in its offices throughout the country.
New Delhi, September 18: Ernst & Young on Wednesday issued a statement after the death of a 26-year-old Chartered Accountant allegedly due to extreme work pressure at the firm, went viral on social media and turned the spotlight on work-related stress. "We are deeply saddened by Anna Sebastian's tragic and untimely passing in July 2024," EY said.
Since the death, EY has been in touch with the family, helping them but it is only now that her family has chosen to write to the company, complaining about the "excessive workload". EY said it would continue to improve and provide a healthy workplace in its offices throughout the country. EY Pune Employee Anna Sebastian Perayil’s Death: Government Intervenes, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje Says Probe Into Allegations of Exploitative Work Environment Underway.
Anna Sebastian Perayil, who passed her CA exams in 2023, worked at EY Pune office for four months before she succumbed. Her mother this month wrote to EY India chairman Rajiv Memani flagging the 'glorification' of overwork at the multinational consulting firm.
"Anna was a part of the Audit team at S R Batliboi, a member firm of EY Global, in Pune for a brief period of four months, joining the firm on 18 March 2024. That her promising career was cut short in this tragic manner is an irreparable loss for all of us," the EY said in the statement.
It went on to state that while no measure can compensate for the loss experienced by the family, the firm has provided all the assistance and will continue to do so. EY Pune Faces Criticism After Young Woman CA Dies Due to Alleged Work Pressure, Grieving Mother Writes Letter to Chairman Narrating Her Daughter's Heartbreaking Story.
"We are taking the family's correspondence with the utmost seriousness and humility. We place the highest importance on the well-being of all employees and will continue to find ways to improve and provide a healthy workplace for our 100,000 people across EY member firms in India," it added.
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