Dispute Resolution and Legal Compliance
Understanding the mechanisms for resolving workplace disputes and maintaining legal compliance in Sri Lanka.
Labor Courts
Jurisdiction
Areas covered by Industrial Courts
- ✓ Termination disputes
- ✓ Unfair labor practices
- ✓ Collective agreement interpretation
- ✓ Essential services disputes
- ✓ Industrial Disputes Act offenses
Process
Industrial Court procedures
- ✓ Minister referral required
- ✓ Evidence presentation
- ✓ Legal arguments
- ✓ Binding decisions
- ✓ Appeal provisions
Arbitration Panels
Appointment
Panel formation and jurisdiction
- ✓ Commissioner appointment
- ✓ Expert arbitrators
- ✓ Industry specialists
- ✓ Legal professionals
- ✓ Retired judges
Procedures
Arbitration process steps
- ✓ Case referral
- ✓ Hearing scheduling
- ✓ Evidence examination
- ✓ Witness testimony
- ✓ Award issuance
Compliance Audits and Inspections
Labour Department
- ✓ Working conditions
- ✓ Employment contracts
- ✓ Wage compliance
- ✓ Safety standards
Environmental Authority
- ✓ Pollution control
- ✓ Waste management
- ✓ Environmental standards
- ✓ Emissions monitoring
Regulatory Bodies
- ✓ Industry standards
- ✓ Financial compliance
- ✓ Corporate governance
- ✓ Reporting requirements
Whistleblower Protections
Legal Framework
Key protections under law
- ✓ Protection against retaliation
- ✓ Confidentiality guarantees
- ✓ Anonymous reporting options
- ✓ Witness protection provisions
Reporting Channels
Available reporting mechanisms
- ✓ Internal company procedures
- ✓ Government hotlines
- ✓ Regulatory bodies
- ✓ NGO support channels
Protected Disclosures
Types of covered reports
- ✓ Legal violations
- ✓ Safety concerns
- ✓ Financial irregularities
- ✓ Environmental issues
International Labor Standards Compliance
ILO Conventions
Key ratified conventions
- ✓ Forced Labour Convention
- ✓ Freedom of Association
- ✓ Equal Remuneration
- ✓ Discrimination Prevention
Implementation
Domestic law alignment
- ✓ Labor law updates
- ✓ Policy reforms
- ✓ Enforcement mechanisms
- ✓ Monitoring systems
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