The Maldives, an important destination for Sri Lankan migrant workers in the tourism sector, is the key focus area of this brief. It summarizes legal rules regarding recruitment payment responsibilities, laws prohibiting passport confiscation, minimum working conditions (including wages, working hours, and rest periods), grievance mechanisms, and details of sponsorship regime. The briefs address provisions applicable to both the private sector where most migrant workers are employed. It is designed to serve as a concise summary of relevant legislation for use by labour attachés, trade unions, and other organizations involved in advocacy or casework supporting migrant workers.
The factsheet is a living documents, updated regularly. While it provides a useful starting point, parties using the factsheet are encouraged to consult the original legislation for additional details as needed. The information included is not, and should not be considered, legal advice.
The factsheets has been prepared under the ILO Safe Labour Migration Programme, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Additionally, the ILO FAIRWAY Project for Arab States has developed similar briefs in English, covering eight key Middle Eastern countries that are major destinations for Sri Lankan migrant workers.
