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

Scope of application. The Committee previously noted that the Employment Act excludes from its scope of application, and thus from the non-discrimination provisions in section 26, members of the police force, armed forces, prison guards or officers (section 4). The Committee had, therefore, requested the Government to provide information on how the application of the Convention is ensured for these categories of workers. The Committee notes the Government’s reply that there is no discrimination in the public sector, and by extension in the police force, armed forces, prison guards or officers. Noting that categories of workers are excluded from the protection of the Employment Act, the Committee requests specific information on any laws or regulations in force providing protection to these workers against discrimination, and on how in practice non-discrimination of these workers is ensured.

Article 1 of the Convention. Sexual harassment. In the absence of a response to its previous request, the Committee again asks the Government to provide information on the measures taken to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment at the workplace, in accordance with its 2002 general observation on this issue. Noting that the report of the Grenada National Organization for Women, to which the Government refers in its report, was not attached, the Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the report.

Articles 2 and 3. National equality policy. In the absence of a response to its previous request, the Committee again asks the Government to provide information on any measures taken to collaborate with social partners and other relevant bodies, and on any educational programmes or awareness-raising activities undertaken with a view to promoting the acceptance and observance of the principle of the Convention. It also reiterates its request for: (i) information on the relevant activities of the Labour Commissioner to monitor the application of section 26 of the Employment Act; and (ii) statistical data on the participation of men and women in vocational training and in employment.

Article 5. Special measures. The Committee notes the Government’s information that it is taking steps to take special measures under section 26(2) of the Employment Act. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on measures taken pursuant to section 26(2) of the Employment Act.