Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2023, published 112nd ILC session (2024)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2020, published 109th ILC session (2021)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

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

According to the information sent by the Government, a special appropriation for labour inspection will not be introduced in the budget until after the meetings to prepare the budget for the 2009 financial year. The Committee nonetheless notes that the labour administration has embarked on a diagnosis of the labour inspection services with a view to determining their budget and its inclusions in the 2009 national budget. It asks the Government to provide information on the results of this evaluation as soon as they are available.

The Committee notes that the Government has submitted a request for the inclusion in the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), currently under preparation, of an application for technical assistance to gradually train enough labour inspectors to cover the entire territory. ILO support has also been sought to train two labour inspectors at the National School of Administration (ENA) of Madagascar. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of results of these steps. It trusts that it will take all necessary steps to obtain, particularly in the context of the future DWCP, support and assistance from the ILO for the development of an efficient labour inspection service.

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

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

According to the information sent by the Government, a special appropriation for labour inspection will not be introduced in the budget until after the meetings to prepare the budget for the 2009 financial year. The Committee nonetheless notes with interest that the labour administration has embarked on a diagnosis of the labour inspection services with a view to determining their budget and its inclusions in the 2009 national budget. It asks the Government to provide information on the results of this evaluation as soon as they are available.

The Committee notes that the Government has submitted a request for the inclusion in the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), currently under preparation, of an application for technical assistance to gradually train enough labour inspectors to cover the entire territory. ILO support has also been sought to train two labour inspectors at the National School of Administration (ENA) of Madagascar. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of results of these steps. It trusts that it will take all necessary steps to obtain, particularly in the context of the future DWCP, support and assistance from the ILO for the development of an efficient labour inspection service.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

The Committee notes the Government’s brief report and its reiterated request for technical assistance from the Office, particularly for the training of labour inspectors. It notes the Government’s undertaking to do its best to follow the recommendation made at the national workshop on international labour standards in July 2007 on the need to establish a specific budget line for labour inspection. The Committee strongly encourages the Government to take this step and invites it to take measures in the first place for the establishment of an assessment that is as precise as possible of the situation with regard to labour inspection in terms of the needs to be met: identification of the workplaces liable to inspection (number, activity, size, location) and the workers engaged therein (number, categories), as well as the legal provisions relating to conditions of work and the protection of workers to be enforced. These are essential criteria for evaluating the appropriate level of the staff and the material resources available and for the identification of priority fields of action, taking into account the national budget. The Committee hopes that the Government will be in a position in its next report to refer to decisive developments in this respect and to official approaches to the Office with a view to obtaining the required technical assistance and the necessary support in seeking funding through international cooperation.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

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:

Referring also to its previous observation, the Committee notes that the Government reiterates its request for technical assistance with a view to strengthening the capacity of the labour administration. It also notes that the Government has communicated the observation formulated by the Union of Autonomous Workers’ Organizations of Comoros (USATC) concerning the implementation of the Convention as well as the Government’s reply to the issues raised.

According to the USATC, the Government is not granting the labour inspectorate the status it deserves in view of the importance of its mission. It stresses, in this regard, the need to grant a larger budget to the labour inspectorate in order to make it operational. The union also suggests that specific projects should be prepared and implemented with support from the ILO and the Regional Programme for the Promotion of Social Dialogue in French-speaking Africa (PRODIAF) in order to strengthen the human resources capacity of the labour inspectorate and social partners.

The Government recognizes the relevance of the USATC observation regarding the need to strengthen organizational capacity and the training of labour inspectors and social partners. The Committee notes the Government’s hope of achieving this through technical assistance from the ILO and from PRODIAF. The Committee hopes that the Government has taken the necessary steps to this end and that it will provide information in its next report on the results achieved. It would also be grateful if it would gather and communicate to the ILO, as requested in its previous observation, data available on labour legislation and on human and material resources available to the labour inspectorate, and indicate the state structures and, where appropriate, private structures exercising direct competence in the field of inspection or cooperating therein.

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

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

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

Referring also to its previous observation, the Committee notes that the Government reiterates its request for technical assistance with a view to strengthening the capacity of the labour administration. It also notes that the Government has communicated the observation formulated by the Union of Autonomous Workers’ Organizations of Comoros (USATC) concerning the implementation of the Convention as well as the Government’s reply to the issues raised.

According to the USATC, the Government is not granting the labour inspectorate the status it deserves in view of the importance of its mission. It stresses, in this regard, the need to grant a larger budget to the labour inspectorate in order to make it operational. The union also suggests that specific projects should be prepared and implemented with support from the ILO and the Regional Programme for the Promotion of Social Dialogue in French-speaking Africa (PRODIAF) in order to strengthen the human resources capacity of the labour inspectorate and social partners.

The Government recognizes the relevance of the USATC observation regarding the need to strengthen organizational capacity and the training of labour inspectors and social partners. The Committee notes the Government’s hope of achieving this through technical assistance from the ILO and from PRODIAF. The Committee hopes that the Government has taken the necessary steps to this end and that it will provide information in its next report on the results achieved. It would also be grateful if it would gather and communicate to the ILO, as requested in its previous observation, data available on labour legislation and on human and material resources available to the labour inspectorate, and indicate the state structures and, where appropriate, private structures exercising direct competence in the field of inspection or cooperating therein.

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

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

Referring also to its previous observation, the Committee notes that the Government reiterates its request for technical assistance with a view to strengthening the capacity of the labour administration. It also notes that the Government has communicated the observation formulated by the Union of Autonomous Comorian Workers’ Organizations (USATC) concerning the implementation of the Convention as well as the Government’s reply to the issues raised.

According to the USATC, the Government is not granting the labour inspectorate the status it deserves in view of the importance of its task. It stresses, in this regard, the need to grant a larger budget to the labour inspectorate in order to make it operational. The union also suggests that specific projects should be prepared and implemented with support from the ILO and the Regional Programme for the Promotion of Social Dialogue in French-speaking Africa (PRODIAF), in order to strengthen the human resources capacity of the labour inspectorate and social partners.

The Government recognizes the relevance of the USATC observation regarding the need to strengthen organizational capacity and boost the training of labour inspectors and social partners. The Committee notes the Government’s hope of achieving this through technical assistance from the ILO and from PRODIAF. The Committee hopes that the Government has taken the necessary steps to this end and that it will provide information in its next report on the results achieved. It would also be grateful if it would gather and communicate to the ILO, as expressed in its previous observation, data available on legislation and on human and material resources available to the labour inspectorate, and indicate the state structures and, where appropriate, private structures exercising direct competence in the field of inspection or cooperating therein.

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

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

Referring also to its previous observation, the Committee notes that the Government reiterates its request for technical assistance with a view to strengthening the capacity of the labour administration. It also notes that the Government has communicated the observation formulated by the Union of Autonomous Comorian Workers’ Organizations (USATC) concerning the implementation of the Convention as well as the Government’s reply to the issues raised.

According to the USATC, the Government is not granting the labour inspectorate the status it deserves in view of the importance of its task. It stresses, in this regard, the need to grant a larger budget to the labour inspectorate in order to make it operational. The union also suggests that specific projects should be prepared and implemented with support from the ILO and the Regional Programme for the Promotion of Social Dialogue in French-speaking Africa (PRODIAF), in order to strengthen the human resources capacity of the labour inspectorate and social partners.

The Government recognizes the relevance of the USATC observation regarding the need to strengthen organizational capacity and boost the training of labour inspectors and social partners. The Committee notes the Government’s hope of achieving this through technical assistance from the ILO and from PRODIAF. The Committee hopes that the Government has taken the necessary steps to this end and that it will provide information in its next report on the results achieved. It would also be grateful if it would gather and communicate to the ILO, as expressed in its previous observation, data available on legislation and on human and material resources available to the labour inspectorate, and indicate the state structures and, where appropriate, private structures exercising direct competence in the field of inspection or cooperating therein.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

The Committee notes the Government’s brief report in answer to its previous comments. It also notes the observation by the Union of Autonomous Workers’ Organizations of Comoros (USATC) concerning the application of the Convention, and the Government’s reply.

According to the Government’s report, the human resources of the labour inspectorate fall far short of the Convention’s requirements based on the criteria set out in Article 10 of the Convention. Of the three inspectors working in Grande Comore, only one is qualified, and the inspector serving in the Mohéli region has no means of communicating with the central management in Moroni, so his service is virtually unoperational. In its observation in response to the Government’s report, the USATC asks the Government to endeavour to provide at least a minimum inspection service and expresses the hope that trade union capability in terms of international labour standards and social security matters will be strengthened. The Committee notes that, for its part, the Government is hoping to receive ILO technical assistance in order to strengthen the organizational capabilities of the labour administration and to improve the training of labour inspectors and the social partners. It also notes that in its general report on ratified Conventions the Government attributes the labour inspectorate’s lack of resources to the economic difficulties the country has been facing for several years, and reiterates its request to the ILO for technical assistance. The Committee invites the Government to take appropriate steps to gather and send to the ILO all available information on the legislation and on the labour inspectorate’s human and material sources, and to indicate what public and, if any, private bodies are directly involved or cooperate in labour inspection.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its previous direct request:

Articles 10 and 11 of the Convention. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee again requests the Government to provide information on the progress made in providing the labour inspection with the human and material means necessary to the exercise of its functions.

Articles 20 and 21 of the Convention. The Committee noted that no annual inspection report containing data on the subjects mentioned in Article 21 of the Convention had been received by the Office. It again requests the Government to take the necessary measures to supply such a report in compliance with Article 20 of the Convention. With reference also to its 1996 general observation under the Convention, relating to the practical guidelines for the collection, recording and communication of reliable data on occupational accidents and diseases contained in the 1996 ILO publication Recording and notification of occupational accidents and diseases, the Committee hopes that the Government will supply information on progress in this matter.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

Articles 20 and 21 of the Convention. Referring also to its observation under the Convention, the Committee notes that no annual inspection report containing data on the subjects mentioned in Article 21 of the Convention has been received by the Office. It hopes that the Government will take the necessary measures to supply such a report in compliance with Article 20 of the Convention. With reference also to its 1996 general observation under the Convention, relating to the practical guidelines for the collection, recording and communication of reliable data on occupational accidents and diseases contained in the 1996 ILO publication Recording and notification of occupational accidents and diseases, the Committee hopes that the Government will supply information on progress in this matter.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report on the subject of enhancing regional inspections, particularly by gradually assigning qualified officials to them. The Committee hopes that the Government will continue to supply information on progress made, both in regard to the number of inspectors and to the resources made available to the labour inspectorate.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report to the effect that the texts respecting the terms and conditions of service of labour inspectors and supervisors and the organization of labour inspection have not yet been adopted. The Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary measures for the adoption of these texts in the very near future.

Articles 7, 10, 11 and 16 of the Convention. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report describing the measures taken for the training of inspectors (the initiative of joining the CRADAT) and the purchase of a vehicle. However, it considers that, in view of the problems and difficulties encountered by the labour inspectorate, as emphasized in the reports on the role and situation of the labour inspection services of Moroni and Anjouan, these measures do not appear to be sufficient to achieve an improvement in practice in the situation and effectiveness of the labour inspectorate. The Committee requests the Government to supply a fuller report on the situation of the labour inspectorate throughout the country and to indicate the measures which have been taken or are envisaged, possibly with the technical assistance of the ILO, in order to give effect to these provisions of the Convention.

Articles 20 and 21. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that no inspection report has been transmitted and that no indication has been given of the specific difficulties encountered by the Government in compiling and publishing these reports. The Committee expresses the firm hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to publish, within the time-limits set out in Article 20, an inspection report containing information on all the matters referred to in Article 21.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

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

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report, as well as the information supplied in the reports on the role and situation of the labour inspectorate in Moroni and Anjouan. It notes that this information points to the paralysis of labour inspection in Ngazidja (Grand Comoros) and Ndzouani (Anjouan) and the need to adopt texts to give effect to the provisions of the Labour Code. The Committee hopes that the Government will give the necessary attention to resolving the problems raised in these reports so as to ensure that the very existence of labour inspection is not threatened and to ensure that the duties entrusted to labour inspectors can be discharged (Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention). The Committee is raising other matters in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report to the effect that the texts respecting the terms and conditions of service of labour inspectors and supervisors and the organization of labour inspection have not yet been adopted. The Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary measures for the adoption of these texts in the very near future.

Articles 7, 10, 11 and 16 of the Convention. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report describing the measures taken for the training of inspectors (the initiative of joining the CRADAT) and the purchase of a vehicle. However, it considers that, in view of the problems and difficulties encountered by the labour inspectorate, as emphasized in the reports on the role and situation of the labour inspection services of Moroni and Anjouan, these measures do not appear to be sufficient to achieve an improvement in practice in the situation and effectiveness of the labour inspectorate. The Committee requests the Government to supply a fuller report on the situation of the labour inspectorate throughout the country and to indicate the measures which have been taken or are envisaged, possibly with the technical assistance of the ILO, in order to give effect to these provisions of the Convention.

Articles 20 and 21. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that no inspection report has been transmitted and that no indication has been given of the specific difficulties encountered by the Government in compiling and publishing these reports. The Committee expresses the firm hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to publish, within the time-limits set out in Article 20, an inspection report containing information on all the matters referred to in Article 21.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report, as well as the information supplied in the reports on the role and situation of the labour inspectorate in Moroni and Anjouan. It notes that this information points to the paralysis of labour inspection in Ngazidja (Grand Comoros) and Ndzouani (Anjouan) and the need to adopt texts to give effect to the provisions of the Labour Code. The Committee hopes that the Government will give the necessary attention to resolving the problems raised in these reports so as to ensure that the very existence of labour inspection is not threatened and to ensure that the duties entrusted to labour inspectors can be discharged (Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention).

The Committee is raising other matters in a request addressed directly to the Government.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

Further to its observation, the Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

In previous comments, the Committee noted that the Order establishing the status of labour inspectors and supervisors, provided for by section 158 of the Labour Code, was under study. An Order on the organization of the labour inspectorate was also to be prepared. The Committee notes from the Government's most recent report that work on these Orders has been suspended but will recommence as soon as possible. The Committee hopes that the Government will make progress in the very near future and requests it to supply full information in this respect in its next report.

Articles 7, 10, 11 and 16 of the Convention. The Committee previously noted the Government's intention to undertake a plan to boost labour inspection services. The Government now refers in this context to general difficulties, although it states that two inspectors have received CRADAT training and that numbers of inspection visits have improved on previous years. The Committee recalls the basic need for adequately trained labour inspectors in adequate number and with all necessary facilities - including transport - in order to ensure that workplaces are inspected as often and thoroughly as necessary. It hopes the Government's next report will give details of the measures taken or proposed in this respect, including information on further technical cooperation received from the ILO.

Articles 20 and 21. The Committee notes that since ratification of the Convention in 1978 no annual report on the activities of labour inspection services has been sent to the ILO. It has previously expressed the hope that such a report containing information on all the subjects listed in Article 21 would be published and transmitted to the Office within the time-limits set forth in Article 20. The Government now states that progress has been made in supervising the application of labour inspection. The Committee hopes that the Government will indicate in its next report what specific difficulties it is having in producing and publishing inspection reports. It hopes also that the Government will provide whatever information, including statistics, is available, to show what labour inspection activities under the Convention are in fact being carried out.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

Further to its previous comments, the Committee hopes a report will be supplied, replying to the questions raised in a direct request.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

In previous comments, the Committee noted that the Order establishing the status of labour inspectors and supervisors, provided for by section 158 of the Labour Code, was under study. An Order on the organisation of the labour inspectorate was also to be prepared. The Committee notes from the Government's most recent report that work on these Orders has been suspended but will recommence as soon as possible. The Committee hopes that the Government will make progress in the very near future and requests it to supply full information in this respect in its next report.

Articles 7, 10, 11, and 16 of the Convention. The Committee previously noted the Government's intention to undertake a plan to boost labour inspection services. The Government now refers in this context to general difficulties, although it states that two inspectors have received CRADAT training and that numbers of inspection visits have improved on previous years. The Committee recalls the basic need for adequately trained labour inspectors in adequate number and with all necessary facilities - including transport - in order to ensure that workplaces are inspected as often and thoroughly as necessary. It hopes the Government's next report will give details of the measures taken or proposed in this respect, including information on further technical cooperation received from the ILO.

Articles 20 and 21. The Committee notes that since ratification of the Convention in 1978 no annual report on the activities of labour inspection services has been sent to the ILO. It has previously expressed the hope that such a report containing information on all the subjects listed in Article 21 would be published and transmitted to the Office within the time-limits set forth in Article 20. The Government now states that progress has been made in supervising the application of labour inspection. The Committee hopes that the Government will indicate in its next report what specific difficulties it is having in producing and publishing inspection reports. It hopes also that the Government will provide whatever information, including statistics, is available, to show what labour inspection activities under the Convention are in fact being carried out.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes from the Government's report that the Order establishing the status of labour inspectors and supervisors, provided for by section 158 of the Labour Code, is under study. It hopes that the draft Order will be adopted in the near future.

The Committee also notes that the Order establishing the organisation and operation systems of the labour inspectorate and the labour legislation provided for by section 157, in addition to other texts to be issued under the Labour Code, will be prepared by a jurist assigned to the service of the labour directorate with the assistance of an expert made available by the International Labour Office. It hopes that it will be possible to adopt these texts in the near future and requests the Government to supply information on any progress achieved in this respect.

Articles 7, 10, 11 and 16 of the Convention. The Committee notes that, within the context of the stimulation of the labour administration, it is planned to encourage the recruitment and training of new inspectors, to provide further courses and refresher courses for current managerial staff (Articles 7 and 10) and to provide each inspectorate with at least one vehicle (Article 11). It trusts that the Government will make every effort to implement this stimulation policy, and that it will therefore be possible for all establishments throughout the national territory to be inspected regularly and thoroughly in order to ensure the effective application of the labour legislation (Article 16).

Articles 20 and 21. Although it notes the difficulties referred to by the Government in its report, the Committee can only point out once again that a report on the work of the inspection services, containing information on all the subjects listed in Article 21, shall be published and transmitted to the Office within the time-limits set forth in Article 20. It therefore hopes that the Government will not fail to take the necessary measures to give effect to these Articles of the Convention.