The Ministry of Labour has announced plans to amend existing legislation to raise the monthly minimum wage for private sector employees to Rs. 27,000.
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena confirmed the move in a Facebook post, stating that the amendments will be submitted to Parliament in May following Cabinet approval.
Currently, the minimum wage stands at Rs. 21,000.
According to Ministry Secretary S.M. Piyatissa, the increase aligns with this year’s budget proposal, with a further rise to Rs. 35,000 planned for next year. (Newswire)