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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:

Article 3(1) of the Convention. National policy. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that there is no national policy, but the social services subcommittee of the tripartite committee keeps the working conditions in hotels and restaurants under review. The Government is requested to provide concrete information on the activities of the subcommittee, including any recent surveys or studies concerning the social dimensions of the hotel and catering industry. Given the importance of this sector for the national economy, the Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the formulation and implementation of any comprehensive strategies or policies which might be developed in consultation with employers’ and workers’ organizations for the improvement of the conditions of work in hotels, restaurants and similar establishments. The Committee would particularly appreciate receiving additional information on any national training schemes and programmes designed to improve the skills and enhance the career prospects of those employed in the hotel, restaurant and catering industry.

Article 4(4). Advance notice of working schedules. While noting the Government’s reference to the employers’ obligation to maintain special registers showing the hours of employment of every employee, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether any arrangements exist, for instance, by the posting of notices or otherwise, to ensure that the workers concerned have sufficient advance knowledge of working schedules, as laid down in this Article of the Convention.

Article 6(2). Basic remuneration regardless of tipping. With reference to “tipping”, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that there is no national practice and that each establishment is allowed to make its own arrangement. The Committee requests the Government to specify the legal provision which expressly prevents “tipping” from being treated as remuneration and ensures that the basic fixed wage of the workers concerned may not be replaced by a system of voluntary gratuities, as required under this Article of the Convention.

Article 8. Means of application. Based on the Government’s previous indication that a few establishments have been unionized and apply higher standards to the workers concerned through collective bargaining agreements, the Committee again asks the Government to provide copies of any such agreements applicable to workers covered by the provisions of the Convention.

Part V of the report form. Application in practice. In the absence of any information on this point, the Committee asks the Government to supply in its next report up-to-date information on the practical application of the Convention, including, for instance, statistics on the number of workers employed in the hotel, restaurant and catering industry, labour inspection results, and any other particulars bearing on the effect given to the Convention in practice.

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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:

Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. National policy. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that there is no national policy, but the social services subcommittee of the tripartite committee keeps the working conditions in hotels and restaurants under review. The Government is requested to provide concrete information on the activities of the subcommittee, including any recent surveys or studies concerning the social dimensions of the hotel and catering industry. Given the importance of this sector for the national economy, the Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the formulation and implementation of any comprehensive strategies or policies which might be developed in consultation with employers’ and workers’ organizations for the improvement of the conditions of work in hotels, restaurants and similar establishments. The Committee would particularly appreciate receiving additional information on any national training schemes and programmes designed to improve the skills and enhance the career prospects of those employed in the hotel, restaurant and catering industry.

Article 4, paragraph 4. Advance notice of working schedules. While noting the Government’s reference to the employers’ obligation to maintain special registers showing the hours of employment of every employee, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether any arrangements exist, for instance, by the posting of notices or otherwise, to ensure that the workers concerned have sufficient advance knowledge of working schedules, as laid down in this Article of the Convention.

Article 6, paragraph 2. Basic remuneration regardless of tipping. With reference to “tipping”, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that there is no national practice and that each establishment is allowed to make its own arrangement. The Committee requests the Government to specify the legal provision which expressly prevents “tipping” from being treated as remuneration and ensures that the basic fixed wage of the workers concerned may not be replaced by a system of voluntary gratuities, as required under this Article of the Convention.

Article 8. Means of application. Based on the Government’s previous indication that a few establishments have been unionized and apply higher standards to the workers concerned through collective bargaining agreements, the Committee again asks the Government to provide copies of any such agreements applicable to workers covered by the provisions of the Convention.

Part V of the report form. Application in practice. In the absence of any information on this point, the Committee asks the Government to supply in its next report up to date information on the practical application of the Convention, including, for instance, statistics on the number of workers employed in the hotel, restaurant and catering industry, labour inspection results, and any other particulars bearing on the effect given to the Convention in practice.

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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:

Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that there is no national policy but the social services subcommittee of the tripartite committee keeps the working conditions in hotels and restaurants under review. The Government is requested to provide concrete information on the activities of the subcommittee, including any recent surveys or studies concerning the social dimensions of the hotel and catering industry. Given the importance of this sector for the national economy, the Committee requests the Government to keep it informed of the formulation and implementation of any comprehensive strategies or policies which might be developed in consultation with employers’ and workers’ organizations for the improvement of the conditions of work in hotels, restaurants and similar establishments. The Committee would particularly appreciate receiving additional information on any national training schemes and programmes designed to improve the skills and enhance the career prospects of those employed in the hotel, restaurant and catering industry.

Article 4, paragraph 4. While noting the Government’s reference to the employers’ obligation to maintain special registers showing the hours of employment of every employee, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether any arrangements exist, for instance, by the posting of notices or otherwise, to ensure that the workers concerned have sufficient advance notice of working schedules, as laid down in this Article of the Convention.

Article 6, paragraph 2. With reference to “tipping”, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that there is no national practice and that each establishment is allowed to make its own arrangement. The Committee requests the Government to specify the legal provision which expressly prevents “tipping” from being treated as remuneration and ensures that the basic fixed wage of the workers concerned may not be replaced by a system of voluntary gratuities, as required under this Article of the Convention.

Article 8. Based on the Government’s previous indication that a few establishments have been unionized and apply higher standards to the workers concerned through collective bargaining agreements, the Committee again asks the Government to provide copies of any such agreements applicable to workers covered by the provisions of the Convention.

Part V of the report form. In the absence of any information on this point, the Committee asks the Government to supply in its next report up to date information on the practical application of the Convention, including, for instance, statistics on the number of workers employed in the hotel, restaurant and catering industry, labour inspection results, and any other particulars bearing on the effect given to the Convention in practice.

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The Committee takes note of the Government’s report and wishes to draw its attention to the following points.

Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that there is no national policy but the social services subcommittee of the tripartite committee keeps the working conditions in hotels and restaurants under review. The Government is requested to provide concrete information on the activities of the subcommittee, including any recent surveys or studies concerning the social dimensions of the hotel and catering industry. Given the importance of this sector for the national economy, the Committee requests the Government to keep it informed of the formulation and implementation of any comprehensive strategies or policies which might be developed in consultation with employers’ and workers’ organizations for the improvement of the conditions of work in hotels, restaurants and similar establishments. The Committee would particularly appreciate receiving additional information on any national training schemes and programmes designed to improve the skills and enhance the career prospects of those employed in the hotel, restaurant and catering industry.

Article 4, paragraph 4. While noting the Government’s reference to the employers’ obligation to maintain special registers showing the hours of employment of every employee, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether any arrangements exist, for instance, by the posting of notices or otherwise, to ensure that the workers concerned have sufficient advance notice of working schedules, as laid down in this Article of the Convention.

Article 6, paragraph 2. With reference to "tipping", the Committee notes the Government’s indication that there is no national practice and that each establishment is allowed to make its own arrangement. The Committee requests the Government to specify the legal provision which expressly prevents "tipping" from being treated as remuneration and ensures that the basic fixed wage of the workers concerned may not be replaced by a system of voluntary gratuities, as required under this Article of the Convention.

Article 8. Based on the Government’s previous indication that a few establishments have been unionized and apply higher standards to the workers concerned through collective bargaining agreements, the Committee again asks the Government to provide copies of any such agreements applicable to workers covered by the provisions of the Convention.

Part V of the report form. In the absence of any information on this point, the Committee asks the Government to supply in its next report up-to-date information on the practical application of the Convention, including, for instance, statistics on the number of workers employed in the hotel, restaurant and catering industry, labour inspection results, and any other particulars bearing on the effect given to the Convention in practice.

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The Committee notes the information supplied in the first Government’s report. It requests the Government to provide further information on the following points.

Article 3. The Committee notes that according to the Government the workers under reference are not excluded from the scope of any minimum standards adopted for workers in general, including those relating to social security entitlements. The Committee recalls that the Article of the Convention provides for member States which have ratified the Convention to adopt and apply, in an appropriate manner and taking into account the conditions and national practice, a policy which specifically takes into consideration the work carried out by workers in hotels and restaurants and which is intended to improve their working conditions. Consequently the Committee asks the Government to indicate the measures adopted or envisaged with a view to formulating a national policy aimed at improving the working conditions of workers in hotels and restaurants.

Article 4(1).  The Committee requests the Government to indicate the definition of the term "hours of work" by national law or practice.

Article 4(4). The Committee requests the Government to indicate if, where possible, the workers concerned have sufficient advance notice of working schedules to enable them to organize their personal and family life accordingly.

Article 6(1). The Committee notes that according to the Government’s information, minimum rates of pay are stipulated by law and tips are not taken into account when rates are determined. Thus, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the national practice about "tips".

Article 8. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that a few establishments have been unionized and superior benefits in some areas have been applied through collective bargaining agreements. It requests the Government to send a copy of some collective agreements applicable to workers covered by the provisions of the Convention.

Part V of the report form. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in respect of the results of inspection in establishments concerned by measures giving effect to the Convention. It requests the Government to continue to provide general information concerning the application of the Convention in the country, including the available data on the approximate number of workers covered by the provisions of the Licensed Premises Act No. 22 of 1944 (Cap. 82:22), as amended by Act No. 17 of 1994.