Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

Protection of Wages Convention, 1949 (No. 95) - Lebanon (Ratification: 1977)

With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided in the Government's report. It notes with particular interest that Order No. 65/1 of the Ministry of Labour, dated 17 February 1995, concerning the procedure for applying provisions of certain Conventions, including Articles 14(b) and 15(d) of the Convention, requires the employer to inform the workers of conditions and particulars of wages, and to keep a record for the purpose in accordance with these provisions.

Article 2(2) and (3). The Committee notes the Government's indication that there has been no development regarding the draft Act noted in its previous comments concerning the extension of wage protection to agricultural workers, who are excluded at present from the coverage of the Labour Code. Noting the Government's statement that the updated draft Labour Code applies to agricultural establishments which have an industrial or commercial character, the Committee would point out that agricultural workers in establishment of other character also fall within the scope of the Convention as long as wages are paid or payable to them. It again asks the Government to indicate measures taken for the protection of wages of all agricultural workers.

Article 5. Please indicate the measures taken to ensure that wages are normally paid directly to the worker concerned.

Articles 6, 8 and 9. The Committee notes with interest the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure supplied with the report, which prohibit the withholding of the wages and pensions except in accordance with the prescribed proportions of the amount. It asks the Government to indicate whether any other measures have been taken to ensure that employers should not limit in any manner the freedom of the worker to dispose of his or her wages (Article 6).

Article 7. The Committee notes the Government's statement that there are no stores covered by this Article in Lebanon. It asks the Government to include, in its future reports, information on any change in the situation and on the measures taken consequently.