Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) - Malawi (Ratification: 1965)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Repetition

Article 3. Objective job evaluation. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that there are open job appraisals being implemented and monitored. Recalling the importance of determining whether jobs are of equal value through an examination of the respective tasks involved, on the basis of entirely objective and non-discriminatory criteria, the Committee asks the Government to provide specific information on the steps taken to promote the adoption of objective job evaluation methods.

Parts III and IV of the report form. Enforcement. The Committee notes that there have been no cases before the courts or tribunals related to the principle of the Convention. The Committee also notes the Government’s indication that sensitization and awareness-raising activities on equal pay are being intensified. The Government also indicates that training has been organized for labour inspectors on inspection and prosecution for violation. The Committee asks the Government to provide specific information on the training provided for labour inspectors and judges, as well as with respect to the awareness raising activities. The Committee also asks the Government to provide detailed information on any cases of violation reported to or detected by the labour inspectors, and any related judicial decisions.

Part V. Statistics. Noting that once again no statistical information has been provided by the Government, and recalling that such information is needed to enable an adequate assessment of the nature, extent and evolution of the remuneration gap between men and women, the Committee urges the Government to compile and analyse statistical data on the earning levels of women and men, in both the public and private sectors, disaggregated by sector and occupation.