Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 2001, publiée 90ème session CIT (2002)

The Committee notes the Government’s report.

Article 4 of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s statement to the effect that the national labour legislation does not provide for the partial payment of wages in kind. The Committee is bound to recall, in this regard, that article 366 of the Labour Code does provide for "additional benefits" in the form of food, housing and other articles to be received by rural workers only. The Committee also recalls the Government’s indication in earlier reports that payments in kind may also be authorized under specific collective agreements or arbitration awards for workers employed in industries or occupations in which such payment would be customary or desirable because of the nature of the industry or occupation concerned. The Committee would be grateful if the Government could further clarify its law and practice in this regard. It would also appreciate receiving copies of collective agreements which contain provisions regarding the partial payment of wages in the form of allowances in kind.