Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

Night Work of Young Persons (Industry) Convention, 1919 (No. 6) - Madagascar (Ratification: 1960)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report.

Article 2, paragraph 1, and Article 3 of the Convention. The Committee notes that no provision in the Labour Code of 1995 prohibits night work by young persons under 18 years of age. It also notes that section 90 of the Code provides that the hours during which work shall be considered as night work shall be fixed by decree after consulting the National Employment Council. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether such a decree has been adopted and, if so, to provide a copy of it. It also requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to prohibit night work by young persons under 18 years of age.

The Committee notes the Bill to amend Act No. 94-029 of 25 August 1995 issuing the Labour Code. It observes that sections 85 and 104(2) would give effect to the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the adoption of the Bill and to provide a copy of the new Labour Code once it has been adopted.