Deloitte to Fine Top Execs for Missing Health Exams

Partners, EDs to pay up to ₹1 lakh as firm gets strict in enforcing well-being

- Devina Sengupta

When consulting and audit giant Deloitte called a meeting regarding compensation on Friday evening, no one expected anything unusual. But its 1,000 top leaders were in for a moment of disbelief. Those who do not complete their annual health check-up will have to pay a hefty penalty: ₹1 lakh for partners and ₹50,000 for executive directors.

"Every year, they warn us but we did not expect a penalty. While most of us do the mandatory health check-ups, there are always a few who postpone it," said a senior executive who did not want to be named. "It will be interesting to see if the company goes ahead and implements it."

Two other senior executives present at the Friday meeting—called by Partners Matters team of Deloitte that looks after HR issues—also confirmed the penalties were announced starting this fiscal and that the money collected will be deposited in the CSR fund.

Deloitte has yet to respond to Mint's queries sent on Monday evening.