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Affirmative Actions

What is affirmative actions? Is there a special mention about it in Sri Lanka's labour law? How is Collective agreements connected to affirmative action?

Gender Pay Gap in Sri Lanka

Does gender pay gap exist in Sri Lanka? If yes, then why do men earn more than women and does this happen around the world? Know your salary to be a step ahead of your male colleagues.

Laws for Working Women

Maternity benefits for women in private and public sector

The Maternity Benefits Ordinance applies to private sector workers and also for workers on the estates, while the Shop and Office Employees Act addresses Maternity benefits under Section 18 (A to H) in relation to white color employees in the private sector. Learn more about Maternity Benefits in Sri Lanka.

Safety Measures for Women in Sri Lanka

Section 2A of the Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children Act details out safety measures ensured by law for night work by women. Take a look at these measures.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Spearheaded by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Employers Federation of Ceylon (EFC), there is a movement by Sri Lankan companies to implement a ‘Code of Conduct’ and procedures to address sexual harassment at the workplace. This Code was developed with the assistance of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Learn more about steps taken by employers against sexual harassment in Sri Lanka.

Women as Leaders

Women workforce have been successful in making a mark in Sri Lankan Labour market.

The highest percentage of women is in the service sector accounting for 39.5% of the labour force, while women in agriculture and industry account for 35.3% and 25.1%, respectively.

Women in Leadership Roles

Women in Sri Lanka form approximately 57% of a total estimated population of 21 million. However, out of the total economically active population of 8.5 million persons, only 33.4% are women. Thus, almost 70% of the labour force constitutes economically inactive women. Are women in Sri Lanka able to reach top positions? Find out

Work and Kids

Work and managing kids can be tough, especially in nuclear families. How does it work worldwide? How do women in Sri Lanka maintain worklife balance? How are companies supporting their female workforce? Find out.

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