Traversing Turbulence, Fueling Enterprises for success: Highlights from the Employers’ Symposium 2025After a hiatus of over five years, the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) triumphantly hosted its Employers’ Symposium 2025 on 28th of February 2025 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, drawing a full house of top-tier business leaders, policymakers, and industry representatives.
2025 Q1
In-Person EPF Registration: Time for a Flexible Approach
Member companies have been reminded of the recent changes to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Regulations. Employers are now required to forward the employee’s record card ‘Form A’ to the relevant labour office within 30 days of recruitment.
2025 Q1
Five-Day Work Week Gets the Green Light – Extended Until December 2025
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) wishes to bring to the attention of all member companies in the export manufacturing sector (excluding plantation companies) that the administrative approval for the implementation of a five-day work week has been extended.
2025 Q1
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) continues to play a pivotal role in promoting sound industrial relations and fostering collaborative partnerships between employers and trade unions.
2025 Q1
In a digital age where the workplace extends well beyond physical boundaries, understanding and managing cyber threats have become essential. Addressing this urgent need, the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) conducted a specialized training session titled “Detecting & Investigating ‘Cyber Crimes’ at the Workplace” on 25th March 2025 at the EFC Auditorium, Rajagiriya.
2025 Q1
Proposed Revision of the National Minimum Wage – Updates for 2025
In line with the announcement made during the President’s Budget Speech in February 2025, a proposal has been introduced to revise the National Minimum Wage in Sri Lanka. This revision is planned to take effect in two stages, aiming to enhance the minimum income levels of workers across various sectors.
2025 Q1
PGP Glass Ceylon plc vs P.A. Wimalaweera: Dismissal of Appeal Against Labor Tribunal Order
In this recent decision delivered by the High Court of Panadura, an appeal filed against the order of the Panadura Labour Tribunal was dismissed, reinforcing important judicial principles governing appellate intervention.
2025 Q1
