Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Night Work of Young Persons (Non-Industrial Occupations) Convention, 1946 (No. 79) - Cuba (Ratification: 1954)

Article 3(1) of the Convention. Period during which night work is prohibited. In its previous comments the Committee noted that, even though section 15 of Decision No. 8/2005 of 1 March 2005 issuing the general regulations on labour relations prohibits night work for young persons under 18 years of age, there is no provision that specifies the period during which night work is prohibited.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the prohibition of night work for children and young persons under 18 years of age applies to all types of night work and does not involve a set period of time. However, the Committee again reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 3(1) of the Convention, young persons under 18 years of age must have a rest period at night of at least 12 consecutive hours, which shall include the interval between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to bring the legislation into conformity with the Convention, by prohibiting night work for young persons under 18 years of age for a period of at least 12 consecutive hours, including the interval between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. It requests the Government to keep it informed of any progress made in this respect.