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Protection of Wages Convention, 1949 (No. 95) - Solomon Islands (RATIFICATION: 1985)

The Committee notes with interest the information supplied in the Government's first report. It would appreciate receiving further information on the following points:

Article 2, paragraph 2 of the Convention. The Committee notes that domestic workers are not included in the definition of "worker" in the Labour Act, but that the provisions of the Labour Ordinance, Cap. 28 have been applied to domestic servants under the Labour (Domestic Servants) Rules, 1968. It hopes that the Government will supply information on any further special rules made in respect of these workers.

Article 10. The Committee notes that attachment and assignment of wages are specifically excluded, under section 10(1) of the Labour Act, from the limits imposed on deductions. Please indicate the manner in which and the limits within which the attachment and the assignment of wages are permitted.

Article 11. The Committee notes that section 299 of the Companies Act meets the requirements of Article 11, but that its application is limited to clerks, servants, workmen and labourers. Please indicate in the next report what arrangements have been made to apply the provisions of this Article to workers who are not covered by the Companies Act.

Article 12, paragraph 1. The Committee notes that there are no provisions for regular payment of wages, although section 15 of the Labour Act lays down certain conditions for monthly payment of wages, and section 18 of the Employment Act requires every employer to keep records of when the remuneration is payable. It hopes that the Government will take the appropriate measures to bring the legislation into conformity with the Convention in the near future.

Article 13, paragraph 1. Please indicate what measures have been taken to give effect to this Article, which stipulates that the payment of wages where made in cash is to be made on working days only and at or near the workplace.