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1. Legislation. Principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value. The Committee recalls its previous comments expressing concern in relation to section 97 of the Labour Code which provides for equal remuneration under equal working conditions, professional qualifications and output.  As indicated by the Committee, section 97 is more restrictive than the Convention which calls for equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. This principle also covers situations where men and women, in fact, perform jobs that are different, but nevertheless of equal value. In this regard, the Committee notes the Government’s commitment to bring section 97 into conformity with the Convention and its request for technical assistance from the ILO on this matter. The Committee hopes that such technical assistance will be provided and asks the Government to keep the Committee apprised of the progress made in bringing the legislation into conformity with the Convention.

2. Minimum wages. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that an agreement concerning the guaranteed interoccupational minimum wage (SMIG) was reached and that the draft minimum wage Decree was before the Government for adoption. The Committee asks the Government to provide a copy of the Decree once adopted, as well as information on the measures taken to ensure strict enforcement of the guaranteed minimum wage.

3. Public sector. The Committee notes that the Government has not yet provided statistical information on the earnings of men and women in the public sector, as requested by the Committee. The Committee asks the Government to provide this information in its next report, including information on the distribution of men and women in the different categories and posts.