The Employers' Federation of Ceylon

Three Great Stalwarts of the Employers Federation – Scott Dirckze, S K Wickremasinghe and Sri Nagendra.

Monday, 06 July 2020

I would like to pay tribute to these three gentlemen and hope the EFC will not forget what they did for the institution. I believe that Sri who passed away some hours ago was the Council member...
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Special Communique to ALL Employers

Tuesday, 02 June 2020

Guidelines issued by the office of the Inspector General of Police – Permission to commute during curfew imposed for quarantine purposes We write to our communique issued on...
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Report of the Survey conducted by the Labour Department on Private Sector Establishments Affected by COVID-19.

Thursday, 28 May 2020

Report of the Survey conducted by the Labour Department on Private Sector Establishments Affected by COVID-19.
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In Appreciation of Late Arumugam R Thondaman (29th May 1964 – 27th May 2020)

Thursday, 28 May 2020

It is with much sadness that we learnt of the untimely demise of Arumugam Ramanathan Thondaman, leader of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress and the Minister of Community Empowerment and Estate...
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Special Communique to All Employers

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Notice issued by the President’s Media Division on Curfew imposed on Sunday, 31st May, Thursday 4th June and Friday 5th June 2020 (Notice No.129 dated 28th May...
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FOR THE URGENT ATTENTION OF ALL EMPLOYERS

Sunday, 24 May 2020

NOTICE ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT’S MEDIA DIVISION ON CURFEW IMPOSED ON 24TH AND 25TH MAY 2020 1. As you are aware, the 25th...
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Historic tripartite deal reached on Wages Board pay for employees during COVID-19

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), the trade unions and the Ministry of Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations have reached what has been described as a historic tripartite...
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“EFC Seeks Post Covid Short Term Relief for Employers – Submissions to the Hon. Minister of Skills Development, Employment & Labour Relations”

Monday, 27 April 2020

“EFC Seeks Post Covid Short Term Relief for Employers – Submissions to the Hon. Minister of Skills Development, Employment & Labour Relations”
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Government announces more relief for low income families including employees in the private sector

Saturday, 25 April 2020

Government announces more relief for low income families including employees in the private sector
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Employers and their ability to pay post COVID-19

Saturday, 25 April 2020

I am penning this as a matter of urgency and I concede I could develop the arguments and points better but I consider this an urgent appeal to the President to read it and find a solution which...
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The EMPFED - Second Issue - April 2020

Friday, 24 April 2020

To All Employers, We hope you and your families are safe and in good health during this COVID-19 pandemic. The EFC is pleased to inform you that the second issue “The...
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Ensuring Business Continuity based on Values of Sustainable Enterprises

Tuesday, 14 April 2020

Special Communique to Employers > We are mindful that many of you are in the midst of taking numerous measures to minimize the negative implication of the ongoing pandemic...
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Approval for companies to delay EPF remittances

Sunday, 12 April 2020

The Department of Labour will permit certain companies to delay remittances to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) without having to pay any surcharges, The Sunday Morning Business learns.This relief...
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