In the budget Rs 2,500 salary increase to privet sector employees was mentioned and approved. Minister W.D.J Senevirathne requested the private sector to pay the salary increase . But it has not been paid by all private xsector institutions. Already 400 complaints have been received in this connection
If any employer fails to do this stern legal action will be taken against them. The Ministry of Labour has already appointed a committee to look into this matter.