Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee had noted in its previous comments on the application of Article 3(c) of the Convention that the right to daily maternity benefits was conditional on the completion of a minimum qualifying period of six months of paid employment (section 25 of Act No. 67-LF-7 of 12 June 1967 respecting the Family Benefits Code and sections 6 and 26 of Decree No. 007/MTLS/DPS of 14 April 1970). In this respect, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would clarify the situation of women workers who have not completed the above qualifying period by indicating, in particular, whether these workers are paid the appropriate benefits out of public funds (in the framework of a public assistance scheme, for instance).