Newsletter – Q4
Five-Day Work Week Arrangement Extended: What Member Companies Need to Know
Member companies are hereby informed that an extension has been granted with effect from 1st of January 2026 to 31st December 2026 to the “spread over of working hours on five days of the week” facility.
2025-Q4
EFC HR/IR Forum on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
The EFC HR/IR Forum was held on 26th November 2025, at the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon ( EFC) Auditorium, with the participation of representatives from member and non-member organizations.
2025-Q4
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon Donates Rs. 1 million to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) has donated Rs. 1 million to the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund, established to support communities and individuals affected by the Ditwa cyclone, which caused widespread damage across several parts of the country.
2025-Q4
EFC and Australia’s MDF Partner to Advance Disability Inclusion in the Private Sector
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) and Australia’s MDF took a significant step towards promoting inclusive employment for persons with disabilities in to the private sector. by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 11 December 2025 at the EFC
2025-Q4
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) successfully conducted a two-day training programme titled “Cultivating Workplace Well-Being through Mindfulness and Creative Psychotherapy” on 8th and 9th October 2025 at the EFC Auditorium, Rajagiriya.
2025-Q4
Preparing for Emergencies: Fire Safety Training at the EFC
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) successfully conducted a one-day training programme on “Fire Safety and Emergency Response Plan (with Demonstration)” on 24th October 2025 at the EFC Auditorium, Rajagiriya.
2025-Q4
Promoting Advancement of Vulnerable Persons and Enterprises (PAVE) project is developed to address economic challenges in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, focusing on poverty reduction and sustainable growth through enterprise development, private sector investment, and digitalization. The project, funded by the Government of Norway, targets marginalized women heads of households and persons with disabilities.
2025-Q4
EFC Conducts Training on Proper Usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) successfully conducted a Training Programme on the Proper Usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on 30 October 2025 at the EFC Auditorium, Rajagiriya, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards in workplaces.
2025-Q4
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