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

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.

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.