The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has extended its support to bring a simple, strong and updated labour law system for the future of the country.
According to a BASL statement, Adviser on Labour Laws to the BASL, Kanishka Weerasinghe said that the BASL will provide full legal support for the preparation of a unified labour law system in Sri Lanka.
He expressed these views during a public consultation initiated by the Ministry of Labour regarding the changes needed to the labour laws for the preparation of a unified labour law system for the country.
Weerasinghe pointed out that the labour laws should be changed immediately as they directly affect the development and economy of the country.
“An updated labour law system will enable the creation of an environment that supports sustainable entrepreneurship, and assure the welfare of workers and the opportunity to create a better quality of life,” he said.
Weerasinghe further said that the labour laws should be changed by paying special attention to areas such as women’s labour participation and youth entrepreneurship.
“Especially, outdated laws such as the Termination of Employment Act should be changed”, he added.
Joining the Labour Law Reforms Consultative Meeting Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara said he is ready to introduce all the necessary laws and ordinances to replace the old feudal worker with a modern futuristic worker for the sake of the worker’s future welfare. (NewsWire)
