Employment Law
What Are My Holiday Entitlements- Poya Days
Poya Days You don’t have to be a Buddhist to celebrate Poya day to know that every 28 days happens a full…
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- Employment Law
What Are My Holiday Entitlements-Public Holidays
Public Holidays Public holidays, as the name suggests, are holidays mandated by the government. However, your understanding of public holidays and the…
- Employment Law
What Are My Holiday Entitlements- Weekly Holidays
Sri Lanka is a country that allows one of the highest numbers of paid leaves around the world. Sri Lankans benefit from…
- Employment Law
Holidays Act and Present-Day Calendars Explained
Holidays Act of 1971 is the second piece of legislation after the Shop and Office Act that has shaped the holiday calendar…
- Payroll
Migrating Payroll Mid-Year Without Losing YTD Data
Moving payroll mid-year? Carry over year-to-date gross pay, APIT deducted, EPF/ETF numbers and leave balances as opening figures. The full checklist.
- Human Resources
When Must Salaries Be Paid in Sri Lanka?
Pay within 3 days (weekly), 5 (fortnightly) or 10 (monthly) after the pay period ends. What the law requires, and what happens…
- Accounting and Payroll
ETF Benefits for Employees: Claims, Loans and Forms
An ETF member can claim 3% balance on leaving a job, plus life cover, disability, hospitalisation, surgery and Viyana housing loan. What…
- Human Resources
Does Unused Annual Leave Carry Forward in SL?
The Act says annual leave must be given the year after it is earned. Carry-forward beyond that, and any cap or expiry…
- Human Resources
A few of Employee Welfare Schemes in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka offers a variety of social programs to help workers. These programs can seem complex, but knowing what’s available can be…
- Accounting and Payroll
Five Must-Know Labour Laws in Sri Lanka
Feeling stressed about work in Sri Lanka? Unsure about your pay, hours, or leave entitlements? And also, lazy to go through those…
