Parliament Approves Minimum Wage Increase and Budget Relief Amendments
Aruna Shantha
23-Jul-2025 06:34:14
Parliament today unanimously approved the Minimum Wages Bill, raising the private sector minimum monthly wage from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 27,000 effective from April this year, with a further increase to Rs. 30,000 from next year.
Additionally, amendments to the Budget Relief Bill No. 4 of 2016 and No. 36 of 2005 were passed with a two-thirds majority, receiving 181 votes in favor and no votes against. Over 40 MPs were absent during the voting.
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