HRIS
Short Leave and Half-Day Rules in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan law sets no short-leave or half-day rule. It is company policy, drawn from the Act's casual or annual leave balance,…
The Humanised blog
Notes on hiring, payroll, and the working week in Sri Lanka.
How small teams build healthier workplaces — practical guides, candid takes, and the occasional rant.
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- HRIS
How to Write a Leave Policy in Sri Lanka
Start a Sri Lankan leave policy from the statutory floor: 14 days annual, 7 casual, maternity and Poya days. Then set what…
- HRIS
Tracking Leave in Excel: Template and Limits
A per-employee Excel sheet with opening balance, accrual, taken and balance works for tracking leave in Sri Lanka up to about 20…
- Time and Attendance
How Attendance Reports Generated by Your HRIS Support Payroll and Compliance Accuracy
For many Sri Lankan SMEs, especially those transitioning from manual systems, generating accurate payroll each month can feel like a balancing act.…
- Time and Attendance
Manual Attendance Sheets vs. Time Tracking Software: What SMEs Need to Know
Manual attendance sheets vs time tracking software: costs, error rates and payroll impact compared for Sri Lankan small businesses.
- HRIS
How Digital Shift Rosters Improve Operational Efficiency in Small Teams
For SMEs across sectors like hospitality, healthcare, customer service, and even small-scale manufacturing, managing team schedules can be unexpectedly time-consuming. When businesses…
- Time and Attendance
Attendance Policy Checklist for Sri Lankan Employers
An attendance policy needs hours, the recording method, lateness, absence reporting, overtime approval, and what biometric data you keep and why.
- HRIS
Can You Deduct Salary for Late Attendance in SL?
You can pay only for hours actually worked when arriving late. A punitive fine is a deduction; the Shop and Office Act…
- HRIS
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…
- Payroll
3 Key Benefits of Managing Employee Loans Through an Integrated HRIS System and Payroll Software
Offering salary advances or employee loans is becoming increasingly common among Sri Lankan SMEs, especially those aiming to build long-term loyalty and…
