The Employee Relationship and Protection in Sri Lanka.
The
employment relationship in Sri Lanka is based on the Employer-Employee
relationship, which over the years has gained protection under the law. The
common law concept of the contract based on a Master and servant relationship
under the Roman-Dutch Law, which was later influenced by the English Law
concepts. The influence of English Law was seen mostly in the area of the
rights and liabilities of the Master and servant relationship in regard to third
parties.
We
can see Currently there is a strong Trade Union movement In Sri Lanka,
employees are fairly aware of the benefits afforded to them by the various
labor statutes.
Important Acts to protect employees rights in Sri Lanka.
v The Shop and Office Employees' act No.19 of
1954.
Which is an Act providing for the
regulation of employment, hours of work and remuneration of persons in shops
and offices.
v The Employment of Women, Young Persons, and
Children Act No.47 of 1956.
Securing extra
protection to women, young person or child in the working places.
v The Workmen's Compensation Ordinance No.19
of 1934.
Which is an Act providing for the
regulation of employees Compensation.
v The Wages Boards Ordinance No.27 of 1941.
Which is an Act providing for the
regulation of employees Wages.
v The Trade Unions Ordinance No.14 of 1935.
v The Maternity Benefits Ordinance No.32 of
1939.
v The Employees' Provident Fund Act No.15 of
1958.
v The Employees' Trust Fund Act No. 46 of
1980
v The Termination of Employment of Workmen
Act No.45 of 1971
v The Payment of Gratuities Act No.12 of 1983
References.
Nice work Malintha, through the article we can obtain some legal details pertaining to employee relation with the employer in Srilanka. As you mentioned we can see many trade unions specially in government sectors are misusing the rights and that result low output in those departments.
ReplyDeletethanks jinendran
DeleteVery good post and much knowledgeable. It is clearly mentioned that important acts which related to labor and employer. But all these are practicing by only state workers. In private sector no correct ideas about law and ordinance. Good effort Malintha. All the best.
ReplyDeletethanks Sanka
DeleteWell done Malintha. Please make sure to follow Harvard reference style. Website references should have the date browsed.
ReplyDeletethank you sir
DeleteGood article Malitha, all the employee/ labor relation acts are highlighted here. These acts were really helpful. How do you see the employee relation according to your organization? Thanks
ReplyDeleteThank you Achala. as i said earlier Currently there is a strong Trade Union movement in banks as well, but Trade Union leaders and management work together, Most of the problems solving by discussions.Most of the employees are aware about their rights. Always Trade Union help organization to develop, they arrange special programs to develop our business.
Deletegood explain malintha. we can get knowledge about The Employee Relationship and Protection in Sri Lanka.Thanks for sharing your knowledge..
ReplyDeletethanks wasantha
DeleteIt's an employee right to know about how were they protected in a workplace. Interesting one.
ReplyDeleteVery timely. Able to get a fair knowledge about the acts which are related working culture in Sri Lanka.
ReplyDeleteIn Sri Lankan context, trade unions are yet to develop to a certain extent where they should avoid political influences and fight only for their rights. Nice article.
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