Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The minimum wage of employees in the private sector has been increased by Rs. 3,000, with effect from January 01.

Issuing a statement, the Commissioner General of Labour, H. M. D. K. Nadeeka Wataliyadda stated that accordingly the minimum wage has been increased from Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 30,000.

The wage increase has been implemented in accordance with the provisions of the National Minimum Wage of Employees (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2025.

The Commissioner General of Labour noted that when properly enforcing the Act, every employer, including both the immediate employer and the principal employer, is bound by the provisions of the Act in respect of any employee engaged in an industry or service through an intermediar...