Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

Workmen's Compensation (Accidents) Convention, 1925 (No. 17) - Burundi (Ratification: 1963)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received and expresses concern in this respect. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the following matter.

Article 6 of the Convention. Waiting period. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicated that, during the first 30 days following an industrial accident, the cash benefits due to those suffering temporary incapacity are payable by the employers in order to encourage employers to promote the prevention of occupational hazards. However, in the event of a commuting accident, the benefits are paid by the social security authority from the second day. The Government adds that, in practice, employers continue to pay the full salary to employees who suffer temporary incapacity.

The Committee observes however, that Act No. 1/011 of 29 November 2002 reorganizing the pension and occupational hazard schemes in favour of workers covered by the Labour Code and those deemed to be of comparable status only provides that employment injury benefits are due as of the 31st day following the occupational accident of temporary incapacity (section 43), without explicitly providing that employers are to continue paying the wage to the victim during the initial 30 days of temporary incapacity. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate the legal provisions guaranteeing that compensation is paid to victims of occupational accidents as of the fifth day of incapacity at the latest, in conformity with Article 6 of the Convention.