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

The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's report. It notes the Government's indication that minimum wage in Poland is fixed at the central level in one amount for the national economy as a whole. It has a character of the national minimum wage and refers to all categories of workers. The minimum wage was determined for half-year periods in the course of consultation carried out by the Government with the participation of national trade union representatives and employers. All employers are obliged to respect its level.

Article 3, paragraphs 2 and 3, of the Convention. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether employers' and workers' organizations in the agricultural sector are consulted on a basis of complete equality before the adoption of the national minimum wage.

Article 5, in conjunction with point V of the report form. The Committee notes the information and data supplied by the Government concerning the application of the Convention. It requests the Government to continue to provide general information on the manner in which the Convention is applied in the country, including: (i) the minimum wage rate in force; (ii) the approximate numbers of workers covered by the minimum wage provisions; and (iii) the results of inspections carried out (e.g. the number of violations of minimum wage provisions, the penalties imposed, etc.).