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

Social Policy (Basic Aims and Standards) Convention, 1962 (No. 117) - Nicaragua (Ratification: 1981)

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. 117 by Nicaragua. In the above report, the Government is requested to take the necessary measures, in accordance with Article 11 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. The Committee requests the Government to refer to the observation made under Convention No. 95 concerning the same issue.

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