Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has called for reforms related to the female workforce in order to reduce the gender gap. 

Taking to Twitter, Minister Nanayakkara revealed that Sri Lanka’s female workforce participation is nearly 33%.

He pointed out that Sri Lanka ranks 20th in the world with regard to the gender gap. 

The labour law reforms currently being discussed focus on increasing female participation by removing nighttime restrictions, and providing part-time and flexible jobs, the minister said. 

Minister Manusha Nanayakkar added that a quota must be allocated for women for jobs traditionally performed by men. 

The Ministry of Labour is currently working on reforms to Sri Lanka’s Labour Laws. 

A summary of the proposals received so far for a new unified labour law system is expected to be presented to the National Labour Advisory Council on June 14. (NewsWire)

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Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has issued directives to initiate action against those spreading false information on reforms pertaining to Sri Lanka’s labour laws.

Taking to Twitter, Minister Nanayakkara revealed that public consultations with regard to the reforms to the country’s labour laws are currently underway.

He further stated that at a time like this, certain organised groups are creating unnecessary tension among the general public by sharing false information on social media.

“I advised the Commissioner General of Labour to request the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to investigate such individuals and groups,” he added. 

The Minister’s directives come after false information was found to be circulated on social media claiming that the ministry has completed creating a new labour law which largely violates the rights of workers. (NewsWire)

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