Private sector employees to contact Labour Dept. for lost jobs during pandemic: Labour Minister

18 March 2021 07:56 pm Views - 1225

The Labour Minister today requested the private sector employees to send their details over the loss of their employment during COVID pandemic period.

While addressing a meeting at the Department, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva requested such employees to handover the relevant details to the Labour Department before April 1.

He said a survey conducted by the Labour Department  that for the individuals who have lost unemployment recently, could enjoy the concessions made available by the government.

Accordingly, the Minister requested the individuals to submit their name, address, telephone number, address of the previous employer, date he/she lost the job, duration of employment and remuneration.

Also said the letters with relevant details should be addressed to the Labour Commissioner, Labour Relations Division, 11 floor, Mehevara Piyasa, Colombo 05 or to contact the Department on 0112-368-502 to obtain further details. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)