EY India office lacked labour welfare permit, probe finds after employee's death
Pune: An investigation into the death of a 26-year-old Ernst & Young (EY) employee, Anna Sebastian Perayil, has revealed that the company's Pune office had been operating without a mandatory labour welfare permit since 2007. Perayil's family claims that her death was due to the overwhelming workload she faced while employed at the firm.
Maharashtra's additional labour commissioner, Shailendra Pol, confirmed that EY had applied for a permit in February 2024, which was rejected due to non-compliance with labour laws. According to the state's Shops and Establishments Act, work hours must be regulated to a maximum of nine hours per day and 48 hours per week. The company has been given seven days to respond.
Perayil’s mother had written to EY India's chairman, Rajiv Memani, attributing her daughter’s death to the intense pressure at work, sparking discussions about the impact of high-pressure corporate environments on employee health. The National Human Rights Commission has also taken cognisance of the case, calling it a potential human rights violation.
If found in violation, EY India could face a fine of up to ₹5 lakh, with the potential for jail time for the company's head. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining the company's employee logbook and welfare policies.
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IIM Graduate arrested in Noida for defrauding 20 women through premium matrimonial sites
Greater Noida: The Bisrakh Police have arrested Rahul Chaturvedi, an IIM graduate, for allegedly duping over 20 women across Delhi-NCR by luring them into romantic relationships through fake profiles on matrimonial websites. Chaturvedi, hailing from Lucknow's Sahara Building, posed as a high-ranking executive to gain the trust of his victims, swindling them out of money and valuable items.
Operating under false identities, Chaturvedi used matrimonial sites like Jeevansathi.com and Better Half, presenting himself as an HR Regional Manager at Wipro. He extorted expensive items, including iPhones and cash, by promising marriage to his victims. One woman filed a complaint after losing Rs 2 lakh and an iPhone to him, leading to his arrest.
During interrogation, Chaturvedi admitted to scamming at least 20 women, using forged salary slips to bolster his claims of affluence. The police are investigating further to identify additional victims.
Rahul Chaturvedi is passed out from IIM Bangalore. He has been a regional manager at Wipro company.
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