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The Committee notes with interest the adoption of Order No. 96-039 of 29 June 1996 establishing the Labour Code. In this connection, it requests the Government to supply further information on the following points.

Article 4. The Committee notes that, according to section 158 of the new Labour Code, the payment of wages in kind, wholly or in part, is prohibited subject to the provisions of section 151. The Committee asks the Government to clarify the relationship between the general prohibition of wage payment in kind set out in section 158 and the specific requirement for the supply of accommodation and essential foodstuffs laid down in section 151 of the Labour Code.

Articles 8 and 10. The Committee notes that by virtue of section 170 of the Labour Code, deductions may be made for deposits ("consignations") provided for in work contracts. It requests the Government to supply detailed information on the abovementioned deposits. In addition, the Committee requests the Government to provide up-to-date information on the regulations establishing the portions of wages subject to progressive deductions and the corresponding rates as required under section 171 of the Labour Code.

Article 14(a). The Committee requests the Government to indicate the legal provisions concerning the measures to ensure that workers are informed before they enter employment of the conditions in respect of wages under which they are employed.