Cabinet Approval for Female Night Work in Hospitality: A Critical Analysis of Safety, Legal Protection, and Implementation Challenges

A Significant Policy Shift for Sri Lanka’s Workforce The Sri Lankan Cabinet’s recent approval of amendments to the Shop and Office Employees Act No. 19 of 1954 marks a watershed moment for women’s employment rights in the country’s hospitality sector. The decision to permit female employees above 18 years to night work shifts between 6:00 […]