Human Rights Body Seeks Centre's Response On EY Employee's Death
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Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old employee at Ernst & Young (EY), died in July 2024, allegedly due to excessive workload and intense work pressure, according to her family.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed response from the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment over the death of a young chartered accountant in Pune. Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old employee at Ernst & Young (EY), died in July 2024, allegedly due to excessive workload and intense work pressure, according to her family.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the NHRC expressed grave concern over the circumstances surrounding Ms Perayil's death. It called on the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment to provide a comprehensive report on the case, including details of the ongoing investigation. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that the ministry is looking into the matter.
According to the NHRC, the reports surrounding Ms Perayil's death raise serious concerns about the mental and physical toll of corporate work culture on young employees, particularly those in high-pressure industries like finance, consulting, and law. Stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, and the relentless pursuit of impossible targets have, the NHRC noted, led to "grave violations of their human rights."
