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Amid the ongoing row over the death of a 26-year-old Chartered Accountant allegedly due to extreme work pressure at the firm , the Union Labour Ministry on Thursday (September 19, 2024) has taken up the complaint. Former Minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X and said, “This is very sad but also disturbing at many levels.” He further urged the Ministry of Labour to further investigate the matter.
He said, “I rqst [request] Govt of India, Mansukh Mandaviya and Shobha Karandlaje to investigate these allegations made by the mother of unsafe and exploitative work environment that claimed the life of young , full of future Anna Sebastian Perayil.” Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Anna Sebastian Perayil. A thorough investigation into the allegations of an unsafe and exploitative work environment is underway.
We are committed to ensuring justice & @LabourMinistry has officially taken up the complaint. @mansukhmandviya https://t.co/1apsOm594d Responding to the tweet, Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for MSME and Labour & Employment said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Anna Sebastian Perayil.
A thorough investigation into the allegations of an unsafe and exploitative work environment is underway.” She further added, “We are committed to ensuring justice & Ministry of Labour has officially taken up the complaint.” Pune-based Chartered Accountant (CA) Anna Sebastian Perayil (26) lost her life allegedly due to a “backbreaking workload” and “work stress” at Ernst & Young (EY), her mother has claimed.
She worked for four months at the accounting firm. Responding to the allegation, EY in a statement said it would continue to improve and provide a healthy workplace in its offices throughout the country. Published - September 19, 2024 01:13 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Pune / Maharashtra.
