Reckitts closure under probe
The Labour Commissioner is investigating the closure of Reckitts Benckiser Lanka Limited (RBSL), which put 159 employees out of work. The investigation is expected to reveal the reasons for the sudden termination of the manufacturing operation of RBSL, and whether they have violated any labour laws.

Workers who lost their jobs have been carrying out a protest outside the factory. Speaking to The Sunday Times FT a trade union leader said, "The labour commissioner has not approved of the termination of RBSL operations. This is a big issue."

Commenting on this an official from the Labour Department said, "We are trying our best to resolve this issue. An investigation is going on and we are trying to reopen the factory."

Even though the company requested workers to accept the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), the workers refused, he said. "The workers want employment but the company says that they are not economically sound to run the factory any longer and did not see any other alternative other than the VRS," the official said.He added that the Labour Department is trying to find an equitable solution to resolve the matter. (RS)

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