The Centre on Thursday launched a probe into the allegations of an “unsafe and exploitative work environment” at the audit and tax firm.

Anna Sebastian Perayil, a chartered accountant (CA) from Kerala who worked at EY's Pune office, allegedly died due to work pressure.

EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani expressed regret for not attending the 26-year-old employee’s funeral, whose death is alleged to be the stress caused by work, reported the news agency PTI on Friday.

Promising to raise the matter at the first opportunity during the next session of parliament, Shashi Tharoor said, "Inhumanity at the workplace must be legislated out of existence with stringent punishment and fines for offenders.

The Union labour ministry is probing the death of EY employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, allegedly due to work stress. Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that necessary actions will be taken based on the investigation's findings.

The Ministry of Labour & Employment is investigating alleged "unsafe and exploitative work environment" days after the tragic demise of Anna Sebastian Perayil who worked with S R Batliboi, a member firm of EY Global.

After allegations of a toxic and exploitative work environment at the accounting giant Ernst and Young (EY) were brought to the surface following the death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old employee in Pune,

The tragic death of 26-year-old EY employee Anna Sebastian Perayil has reignited conversations about toxic work environments and overwork. Amid this, fellow CA Ahamed Najeeb has sparked controversy with remarks blaming women for entering competitive corporate spaces.