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

Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) - Guatemala (Ratification: 1960)

With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes with satisfaction the promulgation of Decree No. 80-98 of 19 November 1998, repealing section 114 of the Civil Code, which provided that a husband could oppose his wife's employment, provided that his earnings were sufficient to maintain the household. It also notes the amendment of sections 109, 115, 131, 132 and 155 of the Civil Code, enshrining joint marital representation, the joint administration of the couple's assets and shared parental authority.

The Committee is addressing a direct request to the Government on other matters.