Minimum Wage-Fixing Machinery Convention, 1928 (No. 26) - Sierra Leone (Ratification: 1961)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2023, published 112nd ILC session (2024)

Previous comment

In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of the ratified Conventions on wages, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine Conventions Nos. 26 and 99 (minimum wages) and No. 95 (protection of wages) together.

Articles 3 of Convention No. 26 and Article 3 of Convention No. 99. Operation of minimum wage-fixing machinery. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the Government’s indication that the then applicable minimum wage was not adequate to match the living standards of an average worker due to the economic situation. The Government indicates in its report that there has been an increase in the minimum wage. In this respect, the Committee notes that Government Notice No. 28, issued by the Joint National Negotiating Board, set a new national minimum wage (800,000 Le per month) with effect from 1 April 2023. According to the Government, the Trade Group Negotiation Council (TGNC) is also engaging on increases to several sectoral minimum wages. In this regard, reference is made to the example of the commercial workers’ TGNC. The Committee requests the Government to continue its efforts related to the operation of its minimum wages fixing machinery, in consultation with social partners, and to provide information on any further development in this respect. It requests the Government to provide information on progress made regarding the effort to increase several sectoral minimum wages.

Articles 5 and 7 of Convention No. 95. Direct payment to worker. Work Stores. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that the Employers and Employed Act, as amended by Amendment Act No. 23 of 1962, did not contain provisions giving effect to Articles 5 and 7. The Committee notes with satisfaction that these two Articles have now been given effect through the Employment Act, No. 15 of 2023 (section 52 and section 58 respectively). The Committee takes note of this information, which addresses its previous request.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2021, published 110th ILC session (2022)

In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of the ratified Conventions on wages, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine Conventions Nos. 26 and 99 (minimum wages) and No. 95 (wage protection) together.

The Committee notes the observations of the Sierra Leone Employers Federation (SLEF) on the implementation of Conventions Nos. 26, 95 and 99, transmitted with the Government’s report.

Legislative developments. The Committee previously noted that in the context of the revision of the national labour legislation, a draft Labour Act was prepared with the assistance of the Office. The Committee notes that in its report the Government indicates that consideration has been given to the Office comments to the Draft Labour Law provided in 2018, but that the Labour Act has not been adopted yet. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the finalization of the labour law reform and to transmit a copy of any newly adopted legislation relevant to the application of the Conventions.

Articles 3 of Convention No. 26 and Article 3 of Convention No. 99. Operation of minimum wage-fixing machinery. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the Government Notice No. 131, issued by the Joint National Negotiating Board, set a national minimum wage effective from 1 July 2020. The Government also indicates that the current minimum wage is not adequate to match the living standards of an average worker due to the current economic situation and that the new national minimum wage has had an impact on the employment rate. The Committee further notes that in its observations, the SLEF indicates that reviews of some Collective Bargaining Agreements have been concluded considering the prevailing circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic, and that they expect similar consideration during the review of the minimum wages. The Committee requests the Government to continue its efforts related to the operation of its minimum wages fixing machinery in consultation with social partners and to provide information on any development in this respect, including reviews of sectoral minimum wages through collective agreements.

Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, and 13 of Convention No. 95. Direct payment. Freedom of workers to dispose of their wages. Works stores. Deductions. Regular payment of wages. Place and time of payment. Prohibition of payment in taverns and the sort. The Committee notes that the relevant legislation, mainly the Employers and Employed Act as amended by Amendment Act No. 23 of 1962, does not contain provisions giving effect to Articles 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13 of the Convention. Moreover, the Committee recalls that section 19(1) of the Regulation of Wages and Industrial Relations Act, No. 3 of 1971 provides that, where a minimum rate of wages has been confirmed by direction of the Commissioner of Labour under this Act, an employer shall, in cases to which the minimum rate is applicable, pay wages to the worker at not less than the minimum rate clear of all deductions. In this regard, it is recalled that Article 8 of the Convention covers all wages. In this context, the Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures, including through the ongoing process of revision of the labour legislation, to give full effect to all the Articles of the Convention and to provide information on any progress made in this regard.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2020, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments. The Committee informs the Government that, if it has not supplied replies to the points raised by 1 September 2021, then it may proceed with the examination of the application of the Convention on the basis of the information at its disposal at its next session.

Repetition

The Committee notes that in the context of the revision of the national labour legislation, the Government has requested technical assistance from the Office and, in particular that a draft Labour Act has been submitted for comments. The draft Labour Act is intended to consolidate and revise various pieces of legislation, including the Regulation of Wages and Industrial Relations Act (1971).

While noting with deep concern that the Government’s reports on the application of Conventions Nos 26 (minimum wage) and 95 (protection of wages) have not been received, the Committee hopes that progress will be made towards the adoption of the new legislation in the near future and that the Government will take full advantage of the technical assistance received from the Office so as to ensure that the new Act will be in conformity with ratified Conventions. The Committee expects that the next reports will contain full information in this respect.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments. The Committee informs the Government that, if it has not supplied replies to the points raised by 1 September 2020, then it may proceed with the examination of the application of the Convention on the basis of the information at its disposal at its next session.

Repetition

The Committee notes that in the context of the revision of the national labour legislation, the Government has requested technical assistance from the Office and, in particular that a draft Labour Act has been submitted for comments. The draft Labour Act is intended to consolidate and revise various pieces of legislation, including the Regulation of Wages and Industrial Relations Act (1971).

While noting with deep concern that the Government’s reports on the application of Conventions Nos 26 (minimum wage) and 95 (protection of wages) have not been received, the Committee hopes that progress will be made towards the adoption of the new legislation in the near future and that the Government will take full advantage of the technical assistance received from the Office so as to ensure that the new Act will be in conformity with ratified Conventions. The Committee expects that the next reports will contain full information in this respect.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2018, published 108th ILC session (2019)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments initially made in 2004.

Repetition

The Committee notes that in the context of the revision of the national labour legislation, the Government has requested technical assistance from the Office and, in particular that a draft Labour Act has been submitted for comments. The draft Labour Act is intended to consolidate and revise various pieces of legislation, including the Regulation of Wages and Industrial Relations Act (1971).

While noting with deep concern that the Government’s reports on the application of Conventions Nos 26 (minimum wage) and 95 (protection of wages) have not been received, the Committee hopes that progress will be made towards the adoption of the new legislation in the near future and that the Government will take full advantage of the technical assistance received from the Office so as to ensure that the new Act will be in conformity with ratified Conventions. The Committee expects that the next reports will contain full information in this respect.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

The Committee notes that in the context of the revision of the national labour legislation, the Government has requested technical assistance from the Office and, in particular that a draft Labour Act has been submitted for comments. The draft Labour Act is intended to consolidate and revise various pieces of legislation, including the Regulation of Wages and Industrial Relations Act (1971).

While noting with deep concern that the Government’s reports on the application of Conventions Nos 26 (minimum wage) and 95 (protection of wages) have not been received, the Committee hopes that progress will be made towards the adoption of the new legislation in the near future and that the Government will take full advantage of the technical assistance received from the Office so as to ensure that the new Act will be in conformity with ratified Conventions. The Committee expects that the next reports will contain full information in this respect.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 1–4 of the Convention. Minimum wage-fixing machinery. The Committee notes that, in its last report, the Government indicated that the draft labour legislation, once it is finally adopted, would clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicated that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, had been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils were empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

The Committee expects that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It expresses deep concern in this respect. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 1 to 4 of the Convention. Minimum wage-fixing machinery. The Committee notes that, in its last report, the Government indicated that the draft labour legislation, once it is finally adopted, would clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicated that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, had been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils were empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 1 to 4 of the Convention. Minimum wage-fixing machinery. The Committee notes that, in its last report, the Government indicated that the draft labour legislation, once it is finally adopted, would clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicated that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, had been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils were empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Repetition

Articles 1 to 4 of the Convention. Minimum wage-fixing machinery. The Committee notes that, in its last report, the Government indicated that the draft labour legislation, once it is finally adopted, would clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicated that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, had been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils were empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

While recalling that the last time the Government supplied substantive information regarding the application of the Convention was in 1980, the Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to collect and communicate in its next report full particulars on the effect given to the Convention in practice, including, for instance, statistics on the number and different occupational categories of workers covered by minimum wage regulations, information on the system of supervision and sanctions in respect of minimum wages, indications on the effect of existing minimum wage rates on the real income of workers, etc.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Repetition

Articles 1 to 4 of the Convention. Minimum wage-fixing machinery. The Committee notes that, in its last report, the Government indicated that the new draft labour legislation, once it is finally adopted, would clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicated that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, had been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils were empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

While recalling that the last time the Government supplied substantive information regarding the application of the Convention was in 1980, the Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to collect and communicate in its next report full particulars on the effect given to the Convention in practice, including, for instance, statistics on the number and different occupational categories of workers covered by minimum wage regulations, information on the system of supervision and sanctions in respect of minimum wages, indications on the effect of existing minimum wage rates on the real income of workers, etc.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Repetition

Articles 1 to 4 of the Convention. Minimum wage fixing machinery. The Committee notes that, in its last report, the Government indicated that the new draft labour legislation, once it is finally adopted, would clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicated that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, had been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils were empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

While recalling that the last time the Government supplied substantive information regarding the application of the Convention was in 1980, the Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to collect and communicate in its next report full particulars on the effect given to the Convention in practice, including, for instance, statistics on the number and different occupational categories of workers covered by minimum wage regulations, information on the system of supervision and sanctions in respect of minimum wages, indications on the effect of existing minimum wage rates on the real income of workers, etc.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Articles 1 to 4 of the Convention. Minimum wage fixing machinery. The Committee notes that, in its last report, the Government indicated that the new draft labour legislation, once it is finally adopted, would clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicated that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, had been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils were empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

While recalling that the last time the Government supplied substantive information regarding the application of the Convention was in 1980, the Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to collect and communicate in its next report full particulars on the effect given to the Convention in practice, including, for instance, statistics on the number and different occupational categories of workers covered by minimum wage regulations, information on the system of supervision and sanctions in respect of minimum wages, indications on the effect of existing minimum wage rates on the real income of workers, etc.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Articles 1 to 4 of the Convention. Minimum wage fixing machinery. The Committee notes that, in its last report, the Government indicated that the new draft labour legislation, once it is finally adopted, would clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicated that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, had been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils were empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

While recalling that the last time the Government supplied substantive information regarding the application of the Convention was in 1980, the Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to collect and communicate in its next report full particulars on the effect given to the Convention in practice, including, for instance, statistics on the number and different occupational categories of workers covered by minimum wage regulations, information on the system of supervision and sanctions in respect of minimum wages, indications on the effect of existing minimum wage rates on the real income of workers, etc.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes that in its last report, the Government indicated that the new draft labour legislation, once it was finally adopted, would clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicated that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, had been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils were empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

While recalling that the last time the Government supplied substantive information regarding the application of the Convention was in 1980, the Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to collect and communicate in its next report full particulars on the effect given to the Convention in practice, including, for instance, statistics on the number and different occupational categories of workers covered by minimum wage regulations, information on the system of supervision and sanctions in respect of minimum wages, indications on the effect of existing minimum wage rates on the real income of workers, etc.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes that in its last report, the Government indicated that the new draft labour legislation, once it was finally adopted, would clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicated that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, had been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils were empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

While recalling that the last time the Government supplied substantive information regarding the application of the Convention was in 1980, the Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to collect and communicate in its next report full particulars on the effect given to the Convention in practice, including, for instance, statistics on the number and different occupational categories of workers covered by minimum wage regulations, information on the system of supervision and sanctions in respect of minimum wages, indications on the effect of existing minimum wage rates on the real income of workers, etc.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

The Committee notes the Government’s report. The Government indicates, as it has done for the past several years, that the new draft labour legislation, once it is finally adopted, will clearly spell out the principles of minimum wage-fixing in accordance with the requirements of the Convention. It also indicates that the Joint National Board, which comprises representatives of the social partners, has been set up to formulate a wages and income policy, while at present the various trade group councils are empowered to negotiate wages for unionized workers and to implement trade group agreements. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information, including copies of any relevant legal texts, on the composition, mandate and functioning of the Joint National Board, especially as regards the method of determining or readjusting minimum wage levels. In addition, the Committee would be grateful if the Government could provide more detailed information on the activities of the trade group councils and transmit copies of any trade group agreements which may be currently in force and contain minimum wage rates for specific sectors of economic activity or groups of workers.

While recalling that the last time the Government supplied substantive information regarding the application of the Convention was in 1980, the Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to collect and communicate in its next report full particulars on the effect given to the Convention in practice, including, for instance, statistics on the number and different occupational categories of workers covered by minimum wage regulations, information on the system of supervision and sanctions in respect of minimum wages, indications on the effect of existing minimum wage rates on the real income of workers, etc.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s statement that the information requested in previous comments will be provided in a detailed form once the final version of the draft labour legislation has been adopted. It hopes that on that occasion, the Government will also provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention in law and in practice, in accordance with the questionnaire contained in the report form approved by the Governing Body.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s statement that the information requested in previous comments will be provided in a detailed form once the final version of the draft labour legislation has been adopted. It hopes that on that occasion, the Government will also provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention in law and in practice, in accordance with the questionnaire contained in the report form approved by the Governing Body.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s statement that the information requested in previous comments will be provided in a detailed form once the final version of the draft labour legislation has been adopted. It hopes that on that occasion, the Government will also provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention in law and in practice, in accordance with the questionnaire contained in the report form approved by the Governing Body.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which reads as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s statement that the information requested in previous comments will be provided in a detailed form once the final version of the draft labour legislation has been adopted. It hopes that on that occasion the Government will also provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention in law and in practice, in accordance with the questionnaire contained in the report form approved by the Governing Body.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows: The Committee notes the Government's statement that the information requested in previous comments will be provided in a detailed form once the final version of the draft labour legislation has been adopted. It hopes that on that occasion the Government will also provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention in law and in practice, in accordance with the questionnaire contained in the report form approved by the Governing Body.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its previous direct request:

The Committee notes the Government's statement that the information requested in previous comments will be provided in a detailed form once the final version of the draft labour legislation has been adopted. It hopes that on that occasion the Government will also provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention in law and in practice, in accordance with the questionnaire contained in the report form approved by the Governing Body.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its previous direct request:

The Committee notes the Government's statement that the information requested in previous comments will be provided in a detailed form once the final version of the draft labour legislation has been adopted. It hopes that on that occasion the Government will also provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention in law and in practice, in accordance with the questionnaire contained in the report form approved by the Governing Body.

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

The Committee notes the Government's statement that the information requested in previous comments will be provided in a detailed form once the final version of the draft labour legislation has been adopted. It hopes that on that occasion the Government will also provide a detailed report on the application of the Convention in law and in practice, in accordance with the questionnaire contained in the report form approved by the Governing Body.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

The Committee notes that the Government's report simply indicates no changes and that the last time the Government supplied detailed information on the results of the application of the minimum wage fixing machinery was in 1980. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply such information in its next report including, inter alia, the approximate number of workers covered, the minimum rates of wages fixed, and the more important of the other conditions, if any, relevant to the minimum rates as required by Article 5 of the Convention.