Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 2009, publiée 99ème session CIT (2010)

National Constitution.  The Committee notes that the new Constitution was promulgated on 7 February 2009. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the legislative and policy measures related to non-discrimination and equality of treatment and opportunity in employment and occupation adopted as a result of the new Constitution.

Persons with disabilities. Noting that articles 70–72 of the new Constitution refer to the rights of persons with disabilities, providing, among other things, their right to work and prohibiting discrimination, the Committee asks the Government to provide information on the measures adopted or envisaged to combat discrimination and promote equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities in respect of access to employment and training.

Legislation. Referring to its previous comments, the Committee once again requests the Government to take all necessary measures to bring section 3 of the General Labour Act into conformity with the Convention and to keep it informed in this regard.

Remedies. Referring to its previous comments, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the legal and administrative remedies available with regard to discrimination in employment and occupation and to provide information on any appeals lodged and the outcome of such appeals.