Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

The Committee notes from the Government’s report that, by Decrees Nos. 46, 47, and 48 of 22 April 1998, the minimum salary rates were revised for agricultural workers, seasonal workers in agricultural undertakings, as well as workers employed in the commerce, industry and services sectors. The Committee also notes that due to the problems occasioned by the tropical storm "Mitch", it was agreed by representatives of the sectors concerned not to increase the minimum wages of the workers employed in the coffee, sugar cane and cotton harvest in order to lessen the strain on the affected agricultural undertakings. The Committee requests the Government to continue supplying information on the adjustment of minimum wage rates and the evolution of the situation with respect to wage levels in the coffee, sugar cane and cotton industry.

In addition, the Committee asks the Government to provide, in accordance with Part V of the report form, all available information on the effect given in practice to the Convention, including for instance full particulars on the labour inspections carried out as from May 1998 in order to ensure compliance with minimum wage legislation (e.g. the number and nature of violations of minimum wage provisions observed, the sanctions imposed, etc.) and any other relevant data.