Holidays with Pay (Agriculture) Convention, 1952 (No. 101) - Sierra Leone (Ratification: 1961)

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

Previous comment

Legislative developments. The Committee notes that a new Employment Act No. 15 was adopted in 2023, which includes provisions with regards to annual holidays with pay. The Government indicates in its report that the Regulation of Wages and Industrial Relations Act 1971 and the Employment Act 2023 generally confer the right to leave to all workers annually. In addition, in its previous reports, the Government referred to several Public Notices issued under the Regulation of Wages and Industrial Relations Act 1971 which provided for detailed rules regarding the paid annual leave for agricultural workers (Public Notice No. 35 of 1961, Public Notice No. 881 of 1974, Government Notice No. 888 of 1980). The Committee requests the Government to specify whether the above-cited Public Notices are still in force. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether any new Public Notices containing provisions on annual paid holidays for agricultural workers have been issued, and if so, to transmit copies. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on any legislative development.

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

Previous comment

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. Prohibition to forgo annual holiday. For several years the Committee has been requesting the Government to amend section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with both the employee’s and the union’s consent. The Government indicates in its report that it is in the process of revising section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980. At the same time, the Committee notes that under section 71(5) of the new Employment Act 2023 when a worker is prevented or restrained from taking annual leave by an employer because of the exigencies of work, the worker shall be entitled to one and half month of his basic salary in lieu of his annual leave entitlement or as prescribed by collective agreements or other better terms. The Government indicates that the Employment Act allows for annual leave not to be taken on account of the exigencies of the work of the employer but provides as a balance to this the payment of extra compensation. The Government also indicates that if the staff is unionized, the union’s consent would be sought. In this respect, the Committee recalls that Article 8 of the Convention prohibits any relinquishment of the right of annual holiday with pay. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to ensure that the workers covered by the Convention effectively enjoy a period of annual holiday with pay every year, independently of any monetary compensation. In this respect, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on any progress made with respect to the revision of section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980. Furthermore, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to bring section 71(5) of the Employment Act 2023 in compliance with Article 8.

The Committee is raising other matters in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to amend section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with both the employee's and the union's consent. In this respect, the Committee recalled that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such holiday, must be void. The Committee notes that, in the context of the revision of the national labour legislation, the Government requested technical assistance from the Office, which provided comments on a draft Labour Act in 2018. The Committee also notes that the abovementioned draft Act has not been adopted yet. Hoping that in the framework of the legislative revision process, the above comments will be taken into account so as to ensure full conformity with the Convention, the Committee requests the Government 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

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which the Committee has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment into conformity with the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

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

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which the Committee has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment into conformity with the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

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

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which the Committee has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment into conformity with the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

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

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.

Repetition

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which the Committee has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment into conformity with the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

Direct Request (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 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which the Committee has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment, into conformity with the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

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 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which the Committee has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment, into conformity with the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

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 must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Repetition

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which the Committee has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment, into conformity with the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Repetition

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which the Committee has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment, into conformity with the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

The Committee also takes this opportunity to recall that, on proposal of the Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards, the ILO Governing Body has decided that Convention No. 101 is outdated and has invited States parties to that Convention to contemplate ratifying the Holidays with Pay Convention (Revised), 1970 (No. 132), which is not deemed to be fully up to date but remains relevant in certain respects (see GB.283/LILS/WP/PRS/1/2, paragraph 12). Acceptance of the obligations of Convention No. 132 in respect of persons employed in agriculture by a State party to Convention No. 101 involves the immediate denunciation of the latter. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any decision it may take in this respect.

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

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation, which read as follows:

Repetition

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which the Committee has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment, into conformity with the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

The Committee also takes this opportunity to recall that, on proposal of the Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards, the ILO Governing Body has decided that Convention No. 101 is outdated and has invited States parties to that Convention to contemplate ratifying the Holidays with Pay Convention (Revised), 1970 (No. 132), which is not deemed to be fully up to date but remains relevant in certain respects (see GB.283/LILS/WP/PRS/1/2, paragraph 12). Acceptance of the obligations of Convention No. 132 in respect of persons employed in agriculture by a State party to Convention No. 101 involves the immediate denunciation of the latter. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any decision it may take in this respect.

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

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which the Committee has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment, into conformity with the Convention. It requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

The Committee also takes this opportunity to recall that, on proposal of the Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards, the ILO Governing Body has decided that Convention No. 101 is outdated and has invited States parties to that Convention to contemplate ratifying the Holidays with Pay Convention (Revised), 1970 (No. 132), which is not deemed to be fully up to date but remains relevant in certain respects (see GB.283/LILS/WP/PRS/1/2, paragraph 12). Acceptance of the obligations of Convention No. 132 in respect of persons employed in agriculture by a State party to Convention No. 101 involves the immediate denunciation of the latter. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any decision it may take in this respect.

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

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the Draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which it has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment, into conformity with the Convention. It requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

The Committee also takes this opportunity to recall that, on proposal of the Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards, the ILO Governing Body has decided that Convention No. 101 is outdated and has invited States parties to that Convention to contemplate ratifying the Holidays with Pay Convention (Revised), 1970 (No. 132), which is not deemed to be fully up to date but remains relevant in certain respects (see GB.283/LILS/WP/PRS/1/2, paragraph 12). Acceptance of the obligations of Convention No. 132 in respect of persons employed in agriculture by a State party to Convention No. 101 involves the immediate denunciation of the latter. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any decision it may take in this respect.

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

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

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the statement in the Government’s last report that section 63(6) of the Draft Employment Act would provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday would be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which it has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment, into conformity with the Convention. It requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

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

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

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. Right to annual holidays with pay. The Committee notes the Government’s report of 2004 and its statement that section 63(6) of the Draft Employment Act will provide that any agreement to relinquish the right to minimum annual holiday will be null and void. The Committee hopes that the Act will be adopted in the near future, bringing section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888, which it has repeatedly highlighted as being in need of amendment, into conformity with the Convention. It requests the Government to provide a copy of the full text of the revised legislation as soon as it is adopted.

The Committee also takes note of the request by the Government for technical assistance from the Office.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes the declaration in the Government’s report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee’s and the union’s consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

While taking note of the national situation, the Committee hopes that appropriate measures will be taken to ensure application of the ratified Conventions as soon as circumstances so permit.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes the declaration in the Government’s report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee’s and the union’s consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

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

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

The Committee notes once again with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes the declaration in the Government’s report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee’s and the union’s consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

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

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

The Committee notes once again 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 direct request of 1993, which reads as follows:

The Committee notes the declaration in the Government’s report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee’s and the union’s consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

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

The Committee notes once again 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 direct request of 1993, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the declaration in the Government's report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee's and the union's consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

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

The Committee notes with regret that, for the fifth year in succession, 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 declaration in the Government's report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee's and the union's consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

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

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

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 declaration in the Government's report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee's and the union's consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

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

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

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 declaration in the Government's report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee's and the union's consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

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

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 the declaration in the Government's report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee's and the union's consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

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 declaration in the Government's report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee's and the union's consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

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

The Committee notes the declaration in the Government's report that its previous comments would be brought to the attention of the Agricultural Negotiating Trade Group Council so that they might be taken into consideration in the next round of negotiations over terms and conditions of employment. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980, which permits the deferral of annual leave for a period of up to two years or for longer with the employee's and the union's consent. It recalls that Article 1 of the Convention provides that workers covered by the Convention should be granted an annual holiday with pay and that, under Article 8, any agreement to relinquish the right to annual holiday with pay, or to forgo such a holiday, must be void. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken in the very near future to bring section 12(a) of Government Notice No. 888 into conformity with the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the progress made in this regard in its next report.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

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 and 8 of the Convention. The Committee notes that in practice in most cases workers request, and are granted, leave each year. The Committee recalls that section 12(a) of the agreement applicable (Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980) permits deferment of annual leave for two years or longer. It stresses the importance of bringing the national provisions into conformity with the requirements of the Convention, and reiterates the hope that the Government will take appropriate measures to this effect.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

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:

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. The Committee notes that in practice in most cases workers request, and are granted, leave each year. The Committee recalls that section 12(a) of the agreement applicable (Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980) permits deferment of annual leave for two years or longer. It stresses the importance of bringing the national provisions into conformity with the requirements of the Convention, and reiterates the hope that the Government will take appropriate measures to this effect.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1988, published 75th ILC session (1988)

Articles 1 and 8 of the Convention. With reference to the previous direct requests, the Committee notes the Government's statement that in practice in most cases workers request, and are granted, leave each year. The Committee recalls that section 12(a) of the agreement applicable (Government Notice No. 888 of 5 December 1980) permits deferment of annual leave for two years or longer. It stresses the importance of bringing the national provisions into conformity with the requirements of the Convention, and reiterates the hope that the Government will take appropriate measures to this effect.