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Night Work Rules for Women in Sri Lanka
Women can work at night in Sri Lanka under set conditions, not a ban. The rules differ for shops, offices, IT/BPO and…
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Author: Anudi Imesha
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Clock-In Rounding and Grace Periods: How to Set Them
Sri Lankan law sets no rounding rule. Round in the employee's favour, or not at all, and use one grace period for…
- HRIS
What a Warning Letter Should Contain
No Act sets a fixed warning-letter format. It should describe the incident, give the employee a chance to reply, and be kept…
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Annual Leave vs Casual Leave in Sri Lanka
Annual leave is 14 planned days earned the year before. Casual leave is 7 days for illness or urgent private business, used…
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Gratuity Not Paid on Time: Surcharge and Recovery
Gratuity is due within 30 days of termination. Miss the date and a surcharge of 10% to 30% runs on the unpaid…
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Employee Expense Claim Form: What to Include
Claimant, date, purpose, category, amount, receipt and approver. There is no statutory form in Sri Lanka. What to include and how long…
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Legal Working Hours in Sri Lanka: Daily and Weekly
Shop and office staff work 8 hours a day, 45 a week, in a 12-hour spread. Overtime is capped at 12 hours…
- Payroll
Fixing a Payroll Error After Payslips Have Gone Out
Decide underpaid or overpaid, tell the employee first, and stay inside the 60% deduction cap when recovering an overpayment. The steps and…
- Employment Law
Sri Lankan Payroll Law Changes: 2026 Update
What changed in Sri Lankan payroll law in 2026: the minimum wage rise, the ETF e-payment cut-off, and what stayed the same.…
- Payroll
Payroll for Foreign Employees in Sri Lanka
Tax residence decides the APIT table for foreign employees in Sri Lanka; EPF and ETF turn on covered employment, not nationality. Rates…
