Abstract:
Legal frameworks and moral theories have long influenced workplace ethics and employer-employee
interactions. Among ancient ethical precepts, the Sigalovada Sutta outlines mutual obligations between employers
and employees, emphasizing moral leadership, fairness, loyalty, and well-being. This study examines the
applicability and adaptation of these principles in modern workplaces by analysing organizational policies and
existing literature. Employing a qualitative research approach, the study conducts policy and textual analysis to
explore how companies integrate these ethical duties into contemporary employment practices. Findings indicate
that the Sigalovada Sutta’s ethical principles align with modern HRM techniques, corporate social responsibility
(CSR), and sustainable employment strategies. By bridging the gap between traditional Buddhist ethics and
contemporary professional expectations, this study contributes to the discourse on moral corporate conduct and
the development of fair and ethical workplace relationships
