Mandatory certification of employment agreements for non-domestic jobs from June 7: SLBFE

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Colombo, May 30 (Daily Mirror) - All individuals seeking self-employment in non-domestic sector jobs abroad will be required to have their employment agreements certified as a mandatory step in the registration process from June 7, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.

SLBFE Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe said that this decision was made following a thorough investigation into the various issues faced by Sri Lankan workers migrating for non-domestic employment.

According to the new regulation, employment agreements must be certified by the Sri Lankan Embassy in the respective country before applicants can proceed with registration for overseas employment in the non-domestic sector.

“In countries where Sri Lanka does not maintain diplomatic missions, the employment agreements will need to be approved by the SLBFE’s head office, the airport unit or one of the district offices,” Chairman Wickramasinghe said.

The certification requirement is now a prerequisite for all non-domestic employment registrations and is aimed at enhancing the protection and welfare of Sri Lankan migrant workers.

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Boss Saturday, 31 May 2025 01:25 AM

In the same breath, I request the labour ministry to consider enacting legislation the registration of all domestic employees across Sri Lanka. The government should establishes and maintains register for domestic workers. Make sure all domestic employees receive at least the legally mandated minimum wage and are included in the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme. For lone this sector is deprived of basic labour rights and financial security.

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Ganesh Saturday, 31 May 2025 01:37 AM

Another bureaucratic nightmare for those of us working overseas. Embassy officials are the most arrogant and lazy here in the UAE. You go to them asking for information and very often you are treated like a damn nuisance. Probably a lot to learn from the Indian and Philippine consulates that operates here. On top of this they charge us a fee every two year for lord knows what for or probably to pay the salaries of the ladies who scan you passport before they let you join the line. A job that can be done by the immigration officer.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Saturday, 31 May 2025 04:08 AM

Another opportunity to delay employment opportunities , charge fees, obtain bribes , etc. So far these guys have not done a single thing for expat workers except charging money from them.

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Gamage Lamaya Saturday, 31 May 2025 08:47 AM

This is not new. This has been the practice for last 5 years at least.

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Naushad Saturday, 31 May 2025 10:20 AM

Correct move. Same time, integrate all foreign consulates, and employees oversees, it will bring transparency, and efficient working culture. laso domestic, and other minor professions mist be trained at home with professional certification. All asian countries except Sri Lanka implemented this strategy and make sure their country men are paid properly.

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lankan Saturday, 31 May 2025 03:13 PM

ammage redda,these people just making laws,laws and laws without changing the system. as Ganesh mentioned srilankan consulate in dubai is worst nightmare. taking money no proper service, never answer the phone( ringing for long time and then engage tone). Change the system and then bring the laws otherwise same plate-same shit

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