Sri Lanka highlights migrant worker protections at global summit
2025-11-10
Sri Lanka’s enduring commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of its migrant workforce is underscored by a comprehensive systemContinue Reading
Deputy Labour Minister at Social Development Summit in Doha
2025-11-04
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe will represent Sri Lanka in the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025, heldContinue Reading
Labour Advisory Council reconvenes, focuses on amendment to EPF Act
2025-10-31
The National Labour Advisory Council reconvened on Thursday (30) at the Labour Secretary’s Office in Narahenpita, during which a discussionContinue Reading
NEXT factory closure : Govt responds
2025-05-22
Acting Minister of Labour, Mahinda Jayasinghe, says they expect to engage in a discussion with various stakeholders today over theContinue Reading
Rs 36 billion in unpaid EPF contributions – Minister
2025-03-24
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe says nearly 22,450 companies have failed to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).Continue Reading
CID to probe lands involving former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa
2025-03-21
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe has informed Parliament that a Criminal Investigations Department (CID) probe has been requested intoContinue Reading
Govt to strengthen laws to ensure safety of women at workplace
2025-03-13
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe says the government intends to strengthen laws to protect women and eliminate violence and harassmentContinue Reading
Deputy Minister Mahinda in Saudi for Global Labour Market Conference
2025-01-30
The Global Labour Market Conference commenced in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia yesterday (Jan 29). Sri Lanka is represented by Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
WP teachers own school tuition ban : “Circular suspended”
2024-12-23
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe has objected to the recent circular prohibiting school teachers in the Western ProvinceContinue Reading