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In Sri Lanka, the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 outlines the duties and liabilities of directors, but the recognition of directors as employees remains nuanced. This article explores the legal framework in Sri Lanka, examines relevant case law, and compares approaches in other jurisdictions, including England, Australia, and India.
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In a recent case, I had the opportunity of representing the Employer Respondent, a prominent company in the Hospitality and Tourism sector, in an unfair termination claim. This case, in which I was retained by D.L & F De Saram, presented a compelling exploration of the distinctions between employment
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The Port City Colombo unveiled on 5th September 2024, its newest facility — the opportunity of ‘duty-free’ shopping with a dedicated new mall providing a never before shopping experience in the city of Colombo. The enabling legal provisions rooted in the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">The payment of a minimum monthly wage or daily wage to all workers in any private sector industry or service in Sri Lanka was made mandatory and given statutory effect by the passing of the National Minimum Wage of Workers Act No.
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WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA)? A POA means any written power or authority given by one person to another to represent him/her to perform any work, do any act or carry on any trade or business. TYPES OF POA * General Power of Attorney: A General POA permits
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The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka, on June 20, 2024, ruled on case CA/HCC/0328/2015, involving serious charges of sexual harassment, impacting the discourse on Public Displays of Affection (PDA) and sexual harassment laws in the country. It closely followed the Judgment in Sri Lankan Airlines Limited
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The Colombo District Courts of Sri Lanka by its recent judgements have recognised a divorce decree issued by US courts (decided on 6th June 2024) as well as a marriage annulment decree issued by the Melbourne Federal Courts of Australia. These decisions follow a landmark ruling by the Court of
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The Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 0f 2023(hereinafter referred to as ACA) was certified on 08th August 2023. The ACA has repealed the Bribery Act No.11 of 1954, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act, no.19 of `1998 and the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities
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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 2024 highlighted the importance of employers being unyielding towards sexual harassment both in the private and public sectors. The case involved a senior flight steward
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Sunpac Engineers (Private) Limited and one other Vs DFCC Bank PLC and others (SC/Appeal/11/2021) A bench comprising of His Lordship the Chief Justice and six Justices of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka ( the ‘SC’) overruling the Judgment of Ramachandran and Others V Hatton National Bank (2006)
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Short selling is a way investors try to make money by borrowing stocks they think will go down in value. They sell these borrowed stocks to others who are willing to pay the current market price. Later, if the stock price drops, the investor buys back the stocks at the
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Liyanage Champika Harendra Silva Vs W.M.M.B Weerasekera and 5 others - CA WRIT/ 266/2021 The Court of Appeal holds that a foreign decree of divorce, of a marriage contracted in Sri Lanka is valid and effectual in Sri Lanka subject to the guidelines set out. The