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

Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45) - Dominican Republic (Ratification: 1957)

The Committee notes the adoption of the Labour Code (Act No. 16-92 of 29 May 1992) which does not maintain the prohibition upon employing women in underground work. It notes the statement by the Government that there are no underground mines in the Dominican Republic, since the extraction of minerals takes place in open mines.

The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures which have been taken or are envisaged to ensure that national law is in conformity with the international commitments which have been undertaken.