Observación (CEACR) - Adopción: 1999, Publicación: 88ª reunión CIT (2000)

With reference to its observation of 1993, the Committee notes with interest the information provided in the Government's report on the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of the Convention. In particular it notes that Act No. 185 of 30 October 1996 has brought a certain number of amendments to the Labour Code, including the fixing of a limit of three hours in the day and nine hours in the week of overtime hours (section 58), which represents real progress in the application of Articles 7, paragraphs 2 and 3, and 8 of the Convention. It also notes the detailed information supplied by the Government as requested in Part V of the report form and requests it to continue to supply such information which allow the Committee to appreciate more fully the manner in which effect is given to the provisions of the Convention in practice.