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

Convention (n° 100) sur l'égalité de rémunération, 1951 - Lesotho (Ratification: 1998)

Autre commentaire sur C100

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Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it is not aware of any cases or disputes concerning equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value that have been dealt with by the Labour Court or the labour officers. The Committee asks the Government to continue to provide information on any cases regarding equal remuneration addressed by the competent bodies under section 5(2) of the Labour Code or section 33(a)(i) of the Constitution. Please also indicate whether any measures are being taken to raise awareness of the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value among workers, employers and their organizations, as well as relevant public officials.

Articles 2 and 3. Public service. The Committee notes the questionnaires and guidance notes relating to job evaluation in the public service provided by the Government. The Committee asks the Government to continue to provide information on any further developments with regard to job evaluation in the public service, and to provide statistical information on the percentage of men and women in the different levels of the public service, as soon as such information becomes available.

Private sector. The Committee recalls its previous comments highlighting the importance of seeking the cooperation of employers’ and workers’ organizations for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of the Convention and the need to promote the use of objective job evaluation methods. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it will bring these issues to the attention of the National Advisory Committee on Labour. The Committee asks the Government to provide information on the outcome of these discussions in the National Advisory Committee on Labour, and on the measures taken to strengthen the Convention’s application as a result, including measures to promote the use of objective job evaluation methods and through collective bargaining.

Statistical information. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the latest Employment and Earnings Survey would be released in the first quarter of 2009. The Committee asks the Government to provide updated statistical information on the earnings of men and women, as soon as it is available.

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