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Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 21 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-03-28 | LKA-2008-L-86044

Section 31B subsection 7 as amended in 2003 is further amended to replace the words "period of three months" with "period of six months".

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Regulations.

Adoption: 2003-09-05 | LKA-2003-R-72299

Amends the second schedule concerning fees of arbitrators ans members of industrial courts for attendance at sittings.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Hearing and Determination of Proceedings) (Special Provisions) Act (Act No. 13 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003 | LKA-2003-L-86045

Provides for the expeditious hearing and determination of applications and references made under the Industrial Disputes Act and the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act. Amends the Industrial Disputes Act and the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act with respect to appeals and hearings.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions and Powers) Regulation, No. 1 of 2000.

Adoption: 2000-05-03 | LKA-2000-R-67211

Provides that the President may require, or may delegate to any one the power to require, any person to do any work or render any personal service in aid, or in connection with, national security or the maintenance of essential services.
Contains provisions on the control of meetings, processions and publications.
Part I: General (sections 1 to 7)
Part II: Acquisition and requisitioning of property and requisitioning of personal services (sections 8 to 10B)
Part III: Control of meetings, processions, publications, firearms and right of entry (sections 11 to 15)
Part IV: Supervision, search arrest and detention (sections 16 to 22)
Part V: Offences and penalties (sections 23 to 48)
Part VI: Investigations, Trials (sections 49 to 62)
Part VII: Miscellaneous (sections 63 to 72)

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, No. 56 of 1999.

Adoption: 1999-12-31 | LKA-1999-L-67210

Inserts a new Part VA on unfair labour practices and amends sections 40 and 43 (sanctions).

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Arbitration Act (No. 11 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-06-30 | LKA-1995-L-41682

Provides for the conduct of arbitration proceedings in Sri Lanka. Regulates conduct of proceedings, appeals, and awards. Art. 33 recognizes foreign arbitral awards. Repeals Arbitration Ordinance (Chapter 98).

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Co-operative Employees Commission (Amendment) Act, No. 51 of 1992

Adoption: 1992-11-06 | LKA-1992-L-33433

Amendment concerning the application of the Industrial Disputes Act to co-operative societies and their employees.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Emergency (Maintenance of Exports) Regulations (No. 1 of 1992).

Adoption: 1992-08-22 | LKA-1992-R-44041

Prohibits the intimidation of persons employed or engaged in enterprises which manufacture articles for export with the intention of disrupting the activities of such enterprises. Persons guilty of such an offense shall be liable to imprisonment for a term between 10 and 20 years.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, 1990. No. 32.

Adoption: 1990-08-31 | Date of entry into force: 1990-08-31 | LKA-1990-L-20897

Amends the Industrial Disputes Act to reduce delays in the hearing and disposal of labour dispute cases. Amendments relate to the procedure for application and proceedings before the labour tribunal; appeals to the High Court on questions of law, appeals to the Supreme Court, applications to the Court of Appeal, time-limits on proceedings, payment of security on determination of appeal or application and incidental matters.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Employees' Councils (Amendment) Act (No. 5 of 1984) (Chapter 153).

Adoption: 1984-01-13 | LKA-1984-L-50776

Amends provisions of the Employees' Councils Act (No. 32 of 1979) regarding the Electoral Board.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act (No. 12 of 1983) (Chapter 152).

Adoption: 1983 | LKA-1983-L-50775

Amends provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act regarding the payment of gratuity upon termination of employment.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employees' Councils Rules, 1979. -

Adoption: 1979-08-29 | LKA-1979-R-67605

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Employees' Councils Act, 1979 (No. 32 of 1979). -

Adoption: 1979-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 1979-06-15 | LKA-1979-L-86046

Provides for the establishment of the Employees' Councils in State undertakings and to specify their functions. Provides for employers participation in the governing bodies of such undertakings.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Special Provisions) Law.

Adoption: 1973-12-11 | LKA-1973-L-15673

A Law to make special provision in respect of certain application made to labour tribunals; to amend the Industrial Disputes Act [LA 1950 - Cey. 1 ... 1962 - Cey.1] and to make provision for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. No. 53.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Trade Union Representatives (Entry into Estates) Act (No. 25 of 1970). -

Adoption: 1970-10-20 | LKA-1970-L-50771

Authorizes representatives of trade unions to enter estates for the purpose of visiting union members or addressing meetings of such members.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Trade Unions (Amendment) Act 1970.

Adoption: 1970-08-20 | LKA-1970-L-17457

An Act to amend the Trade Unions Ordinance. No. 24.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, No. 39 of 1968.

Adoption: 1968-10-12 | LKA-1968-L-18152

An Act to amend the Industrial Disputes Act/1. Inter alia, repeals s. 4A and ss. 21A to 21D and inserts a new s. 51 (superintendent or manager of an estate to be the employer.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Special Provisions) Act, No. 37 of 1968.

Adoption: 1968-09-04 | LKA-1968-L-18151

An Act to provide for the removal of certain difficulties in the settlement of industrial disputes and other matters under the Industrial Disputes Act/1 which have arisen in consequence of decisions made by the Supreme Court and decisions made on appeal to Her Majesty in Council, and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Disputes Regulations, 1958. -

Adoption: 1959-02-25 | LKA-1959-R-46352

Regulations governing procedures to be followed in the case of a lockout or a strike.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes Act (No. 43 of 1950) (Cap. 131). -

Adoption: 1951-09-01 | LKA-1951-L-46351

Comprehensive legislation regarding labour disputes. Part II covers the functions of the Commissioner and circumstances in which industrial disputes shall be referred for settlement by conciliation or by arbitration or by the Industrial Court. Part III covers collective agreements and settlement of awards. Part IV provides for industrial courts, labour tribunals, and provisions relating to the retrenchment of workers. Part V relates to strikes and lockouts in essential industries.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Trade Unions Ordinance (No. 14 of 1935) (Cap. 138). -

Adoption: 1935-11-01 | LKA-1935-L-50770

Governs registration of trade unions, and trade union officers, constitutions, funds and administration.

Sri Lanka - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions Regulations, 1935. -

Adoption: 1935-10-25 | LKA-1935-R-67604

Makes, inter alia, provision for registration, withdrawal or cancellation of registration, amalgamation, and financing of trade unions.