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The Committee notes the promulgation of the political Constitution of the State on 7 February 2009, section 48 of which guarantees the right to decent work with occupational health and safety, without discrimination, and a fair remuneration or wage which is satisfactory and ensures a decent existence for the worker and his or her family. The Committee notes that the new Constitution provides for the adoption of new legislation which is in conformity with the provisions of the Constitution. With regard to equality of opportunity for men and women workers, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that the strategic objectives of the National Equal Opportunities Plan include eliminating gender stereotypes in workplaces, ensuring social security for women in workplaces and protecting women’s labour rights. The Government indicates that, with regard to social security, the Plan provides for compulsory short-term social insurance which includes family allowances and long-term social insurance. The Government also refers to Supreme Decree No. 0066 of 3 April 2009 and to Act No. 3992 of 22 December 2008 which authorizes the implementation of investment projects for children and young persons which include maternity incentives and the overall development of the child population. The Government adds that, in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 16998 of 1979 which establishes the obligation of all enterprises employing 50 or more workers to provide a nursery managed by specialized staff, nurseries have been set up in two state ministries for the children of the public servants working within those ministries. The Committee notes the adoption of Supreme Decree No. 0012 of 19 February 2009 and Supreme Decree No. 496 of 1 May 2010 under which parents working in the public or private sector may not be removed from their posts from the time of the pregnancy until the date on which their child reaches one year of age and may not be dismissed or have changes imposed on them relating to their salary or place of work during that same period. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on any legislation adopted or envisaged in accordance with the new Constitution and the provisions of the Convention and to indicate the impact in practice of Decrees Nos 0012 of 2009 and 496 of 2010. The Committee also requests the Government to provide a copy of the National Equal Opportunities Plan.
With regard to the concrete application of the provisions of the Convention, the Committee recalls that the Convention aims to promote equality of opportunity and treatment in employment for men and women workers with family responsibilities and that Article 3 of the Convention provides that “each Member shall make it an aim of national policy to enable persons with family responsibilities who are engaged or wish to engage in employment to exercise their right to do so without being subject to discrimination and, to the extent possible, without conflict between their employment and family responsibilities”. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the legal provisions, administrative regulations, collective agreements, company regulations, arbitration decisions, court rulings or other texts, and on the concrete measures implementing the provisions of the Convention. Furthermore, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on the following matters:
– whether Supreme Decree No. 24-303 of 24 May 1996 establishing maternity and children’s insurance remains in force and, if so, to provide a copy of the text;
– the definition applied to the phrases “dependant children” and “other members of their immediate family who clearly need their care or support” in the national legislation and practice (Article 1 of the Convention);
– whether the measures giving effect to the Convention apply to all branches of economic activity and all categories of workers (Article 2);
– the measures that have been taken to guarantee the right of workers with family responsibilities to exercise their right to free choice of employment and to take account of their needs in terms and conditions of employment and in social security (Article 4);
– the measures taken to give effect to Article 5 indicating, in particular, the number and nature of community child-care and family services and facilities;
– the measures taken to give effect to Articles 6–8;
– where Article 10(1) is applied, the information requested in paragraph 2;
– the manner in which the participation of employers’ and workers’ organizations is ensured (Article 11).
Part III of the report form. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the authority or authorities which are entrusted with the task of implementing the laws and regulations relevant to the application of the Convention, as well as the methods used to supervise and enforce that application.
The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain information in reply to its previous comments.
Application of the Convention. The Committee again requests the Government to supply a copy of Supreme Decree No. 24303 of 24 May 1996 establishing maternity and children’s insurance. It also requests the Government to provide information on the methods by which effect is given to the provisions of the Convention, indicating the laws, regulations, collective agreements, work rules, arbitration awards, court decisions and any other texts which give effect to the Convention. The Committee also requests the Government to attach copies of such legislation to its report.
Article 1 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the definition given to the terms “dependent children” and “other members of the immediate family who clearly need care or support” in national law and practice.
Article 2. The Committee requests the Government to confirm whether the measures giving effect to the Convention apply to all branches of economic activity and categories of workers.
Article 3. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to make it an aim of national policy to enable persons with family responsibilities who are engaged or wish to engage in employment to exercise their right to do so without being subject to discrimination and, to the extent possible, without conflict between their employment and family responsibilities.
Article 4. The Committee requests the Government to describe the measures taken to give effect to this Article.
Article 5. The Committee requests the Government to describe the measures taken to give effect to this Article, and to indicate the number and nature of community childcare and family services and facilities.
Article 6. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken to give effect to this Article.
Article 7. The Committee requests the Government to describe the measures taken to give effect to this Article.
Article 8. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the legislative and other provisions ensuring the application of this Article and if it would indicate in particular any relevant decision of an ordinary court of law or an administrative or other tribunal involving questions of principle.
Article 10. If use has been made of paragraph 1 of this Article, the Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested in paragraph 2.
Article 11. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the manner in which the participation of employers’ and workers’ organizations provided for in this Article is ensured.
Part III of the report form. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the authority or authorities which are entrusted with the application of the legislation and regulations relevant to the application of the Convention, and the methods by which their application is supervised.
While noting the Government’s report, the Committee notes with regret that the report does not contain any information in reply to the comments which the Committee has been making to the Government since 2000.
The Committee recalls that the Convention aims to promote equality of opportunity and treatment in employment for men and women workers with family responsibilities, and also between the aforementioned workers and all other workers. In this regard, Article 3 of the Convention states that each Member shall make it an aim of national policy to enable persons with family responsibilities who are engaged or wish to engage in employment to exercise their right to do so without being subject to discrimination and, to the extent possible, without conflict between their employment and family responsibilities. The Committee also recalls that the Convention contemplates the adoption of measures, compatible with national conditions and possibilities, with a view to creating effective equality of opportunity and treatment for men and women workers with family responsibilities.
The Committee requests the Government to supply detailed information in its next report on the application of the Convention.
The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.
[The Government is asked to report in detail in 2010.]
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:
The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report with respect to point 1 of its previous direct request. The Government is asked to provide a copy of Supreme Decree No. 24303 of 24 May 1996 establishing maternity and children’s insurance.
However, as to points 2–14 of its previous direct request, sent to the Government in 2002, the Committee notes that the Government has not provided any information in reply. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide full information in reply to the issues raised by the Committee and in accordance with the report form approved by the Governing Body, with its next report.
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:
However, as to points 2 to 14 of its previous direct request, sent to the Government in 2002, the Committee notes that the Government has not provided any information in reply. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide full information in reply to the issues raised by the Committee and in accordance with the report form approved by the Governing Body, with its next report.
1. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s brief report. It notes with interest the establishment of the maternity and children’s insurance by means of Supreme Decree No. 24303 of 24 May 1996 which, according to the Government, sets up a maternity and children’s insurance scheme which provides assistance free of charge to women, the newborn and children under 5 years of age. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would forward a copy of the above legislation. 2. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the means by which effect is given to the provisions of the Convention, with an indication of the laws, administrative regulations, collective agreements, enterprise rules, arbitration decisions, judicial rulings and other texts which implement the above provisions. The Committee also requests the Government to attach copies of such provisions to its report. 3. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the laws, administrative regulations or any other measures which relate to the application of each of the Articles of Convention, with an indication of the measures adopted to give effect to the provisions of the Convention which require intervention by the national authorities for their implementation. 4. Article 1 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the definition given to the terms "dependent children" and "other members of the immediate family who clearly need care or support" in national law and practice. 5. Article 2. The Committee requests the Government to confirm whether the measures giving effect to the Convention apply to all branches of economic activity and categories of workers. 6. Article 3. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to make it an aim of national policy to enable persons with family responsibilities who are engaged or wish to engage in employment to exercise their right to do so without being subject to discrimination and, to the extent possible, without conflict between their employment and family responsibilities. 7. Article 4. The Committee requests the Government to describe the measures taken to give effect to this Article. 8. Article 5. The Committee requests the Government to describe the measures taken to give effect to this Article, and to indicate the number and nature of community childcare and family services and facilities. 9. Article 6. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken to give effect to this Article. 10. Article 7. The Committee requests the Government to describe the measures taken to give effect to this Article. 11. Article 8. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the legislative and other provisions ensuring the application of this Article and if it would indicate in particular any relevant decision of an ordinary court of law or an administrative or other tribunal involving questions of principle. 12. Article 10. If use has been made of paragraph 1 of this Article, the Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested in paragraph 2. 13. Article 11. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the manner in which the participation of employers’ and workers’ organizations provided for in this Article is ensured. 14. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the authority or authorities which are entrusted with the application of the legislation and regulations relevant to the application of the Convention, and the methods by which their application is supervised.
1. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s brief report. It notes with interest the establishment of the maternity and children’s insurance by means of Supreme Decree No. 24303 of 24 May 1996 which, according to the Government, sets up a maternity and children’s insurance scheme which provides assistance free of charge to women, the newborn and children under 5 years of age. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would forward a copy of the above legislation.
2. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the means by which effect is given to the provisions of the Convention, with an indication of the laws, administrative regulations, collective agreements, enterprise rules, arbitration decisions, judicial rulings and other texts which implement the above provisions. The Committee also requests the Government to attach copies of such provisions to its report.
3. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the laws, administrative regulations or any other measures which relate to the application of each of the Articles of Convention, with an indication of the measures adopted to give effect to the provisions of the Convention which require intervention by the national authorities for their implementation.
4. Article 1 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the definition given to the terms "dependent children" and "other members of the immediate family who clearly need care or support" in national law and practice.
5. Article 2. The Committee requests the Government to confirm whether the measures giving effect to the Convention apply to all branches of economic activity and categories of workers.
6. Article 3. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to make it an aim of national policy to enable persons with family responsibilities who are engaged or wish to engage in employment to exercise their right to do so without being subject to discrimination and, to the extent possible, without conflict between their employment and family responsibilities.
7. Article 4. The Committee requests the Government to describe the measures taken to give effect to this Article.
8. Article 5. The Committee requests the Government to describe the measures taken to give effect to this Article, and to indicate the number and nature of community childcare and family services and facilities.
9. Article 6. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken to give effect to this Article.
10. Article 7. The Committee requests the Government to describe the measures taken to give effect to this Article.
11. Article 8. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the legislative and other provisions ensuring the application of this Article and if it would indicate in particular any relevant decision of an ordinary court of law or an administrative or other tribunal involving questions of principle.
12. Article 10. If use has been made of paragraph 1 of this Article, the Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested in paragraph 2.
13. Article 11. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the manner in which the participation of employers’ and workers’ organizations provided for in this Article is ensured.
14. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the authority or authorities which are entrusted with the application of the legislation and regulations relevant to the application of the Convention, and the methods by which their application is supervised.