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

Protection of Wages Convention, 1949 (No. 95) - Nicaragua (Ratification: 1976)

The Committee notes that the Governing Body adopted at its 264th Session (November 1995), the report of the committee set up to examine the representation made by the Latin American Central of Workers (CLAT) under article 24 of the Constitution, alleging non-observance of certain Conventions including Convention No. 95 by Nicaragua. In the above report, the Government is requested to take the necessary measures, in accordance with Articles 12(1) and 15(c) of the Convention, to ensure compliance by all enterprises with the legislative provisions such as the Labour Code relating to the protection of wages, and in particular the regular payment of wages. Furthermore, the Government is asked to submit full information on the measures taken so that the Committee of Experts can follow up the issue. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on measures taken pursuant to these recommendations.

The Committee is also addressing a direct request on certain other points.

[The Government is asked to report in detail in 1996.]