New delhi> An open letter written by Anitha Agustin, mother of Anna Sebastian, has gone viral, alleging that her daughter died due to excessive work pressure just four months after joining the company. No one from the company attended Anna's funeral, which has added to the heartbreak. Anna, a 26-year-old Malayali, collapsed and died on July 20 at her residence.
In her letter addressed to the chairman of Ernst & Young India (EY), Anitha urged the company to change its work culture that glorifies overwork. She emphasized the need to treat employees as human beings rather than just workers. She expressed her desire for her daughter's death to serve as a lesson. Anitha stated that her daughter's death has shattered her spirit, but she hopes that no other family will have to go through a similar experience.
Anna joined EY on March 19 after passing her CA exams on November 23. Within just four months of starting her job, she succumbed to the burdens of excessive work and an unhealthy work environment.
Following the letter, EY sent a condolence message to Anna's family, acknowledging the tragic nature of her death. The company stated that it prioritizes creating a healthy workplace and will take necessary actions to ensure this.
