Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the detailed information supplied by the Government in its report, including texts of relevant legislation and descriptions of the application of the Convention in practice. The Government refers in particular to difficulties in applying Articles 4 (regulation of wage payment in kind), 7 (works stores and services), 8 (deductions from wages), 10 (attachment and assignment of wages) and 12 (regular payment of wages and the final settlement) of the Convention. The Committee notes this information with concern and hopes that the Government will take all possible measures to overcome these difficulties.

The Committee, however, appreciates the Government’s attitude about providing information on the problems it is faced with and suggests that the Government request technical assistance of the Office. It would be grateful if the Government would continue to communicate information on the measures taken or envisaged in this regard as well as on any improvement in the situation.

The Committee asks the Government to provide information on particular points raised in the request which it is addressing directly to the Government.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.