Minimum Wages Increased
The payment of a minimum monthly wage or daily wage to all workers in any private sector industry or service
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September 22, 2024
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Powers of Attorney
WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA)? A POA means any written power or authority given by one person to
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September 18, 2024
‘FIGHTING BACK’ – How Strict Standards are Revolutionizing Workplace Sexual Harassment policies in Sri Lanka
The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka, on June 20, 2024, ruled on case CA/HCC/0328/2015, involving serious charges of sexual
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July 12, 2024
Primary Courts Confirm Legal Effectiveness of Foreign Divorce Decrees
The Colombo District Courts of Sri Lanka by its recent judgements have recognised a divorce decree issued by US courts
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June 18, 2024
A Brief Overview on the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023
The Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 0f 2023(hereinafter referred to as ACA) was certified on 08th August 2023. The ACA has
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May 21, 2024
Sexual harassment in the workplace – milestone judgment advocating a zero tolerance approach
Sri Lankan Airlines Limited Vs P.R.S.E. Corea (S.C. Appeal No. 91/2017) The Supreme Court by its decision dated 2nd February
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May 14, 2024
A broader definition of a ‘Borrower’ in Parate Execution in Sri Lanka
Sunpac Engineers (Private) Limited and one other Vs DFCC Bank PLC and others (SC/Appeal/11/2021) A bench comprising of His Lordship
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January 31, 2024
Regulated Short Selling on the Colombo Stock Exchange
Short selling is a way investors try to make money by borrowing stocks they think will go down in value.
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January 31, 2024
Landmark Judgement Ensures Legal Effectiveness Of Divorce Decrees From Foreign Courts
Liyanage Champika Harendra Silva Vs W.M.M.B Weerasekera and 5 others – CA WRIT/ 266/2021 The Court of Appeal holds that
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January 22, 2024
Employment act of Sri Lanka: Key Features & Impacts on Labour laws
The proposed new ‘Employment Act’ – The Labor laws of Sri Lanka being promulgated over the years to meet the
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August 29, 2023