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

Social Policy (Basic Aims and Standards) Convention, 1962 (No. 117) - Costa Rica (Ratification: 1966)

Migrant workers

The Committee notes with interest that, with the Government of Nicaragua and the technical assistance of the Office, the Government is examining matters relating to migrant workers of Nicaraguan nationality working in Costa Rica. It notes in particular that the establishment of a temporary work permit under Decree No. 24432-TSS-G, which is issued only on production of an employment contract offering guarantees of employment conditions and wages which are not lower than those existing in the sector of activity concerned, is encountering practical difficulties. It notes in this respect the recommendations made at the conclusion of the Office's mission to overcome the difficulties encountered and offset certain shortcomings (simplifying procedures for granting, diversifying and increasing periods of validity, delivery of official papers to members of the migrant's family).

The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the measures taken or envisaged to ensure application of the Convention on this point as well as on the agreements concluded in application of Article 8 of the Convention.