We recognize that labour and employment law is statutory obligations . Employers must navigate an extensive framework of statutory obligations, regulatory compliance requirements, and workforce expectations.
At E-Law Chambers,we provide strategic, advisory-focused labour and employment legal
services to help organisations maintain compliant, fair, and commercially sound workplace
practices.
We advise businesses across Sri Lanka on every stage of the employer–employee relationship
from drafting employment contracts to managing disciplinary frameworks, restructuring
processes, and regulatory compliance.
Labour and employment law governs the rights, duties, and protections applicable within the workplace. We assist organisations in developing legally robust internal structures aligned with Sri Lankan labour legislation and recognised best practices.
Our advisory services include:
Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
HR policy development and compliance structuring
Employee remuneration and benefits advisory
Workplace health and safety compliance guidance
Industrial relations advisory
Corporate restructuring and workforce planning
Voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) structuring
We support employers in maintaining legally compliant and productive workplace relationships, including engagement with trade unions where applicable.
Our services include:
Structuring disciplinary procedures and internal inquiry processes
Advisory guidance on termination of employment and redundancy procedures
Risk assessment and preventative compliance reviews
Internal governance framework development
E-Law Chambers does not directly engage in-house counsel for litigation in labour tribunals or
courts.
In the event that litigation or formal proceedings become necessary, we coordinate and retain
experienced external counsel on behalf of our clients, ensuring continuity, strategic alignment,
and effective case management.
Our role remains focused on preventive legal structuring, advisory oversight, and ensuring that
clients are well-positioned before any dispute escalates.
Sri Lanka’s labour framework includes legislation such as:
Wages Board Ordinance
Shop and Office Employees Act
Industrial Disputes Act
Termination of Employment of Workmen Act
We assist employers in aligning workplace policies and practices with statutory obligations to minimise legal exposure and operational risk.
We commit the necessary time, resources, and innovation to serve the best interests of our clients.we are at service for your legal needs and commercial ambitions.