Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

Workmen's Compensation (Accidents) Convention, 1925 (No. 17) - Rwanda (Ratification: 1962)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

Article 2 of the Convention. Coverage of apprentices and casual and temporary workers against the risk of employment injury. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the Government’s commitment to extend the coverage of the social security system to all, including coverage of employment accidents in the formal sector. A legislative reform had been recommended through an organic law establishing an employment injury benefits branch administered by the Social Security Council, which would be mandatory for all workers with an employment contract. In its last report received in May 2012, referring to the national policy on social security established in 2009, the Government reports the adoption of Act No. 45/2010 of 14 December 2010 establishing the Rwandan Social Security Council and the current reform of the pension system, and the existence of a Bill on occupational risks. The Government adds that the issue of the coverage of apprentices and casual workers for occupational risks is envisaged in the new Pensions Act currently under discussion by Parliament. The ministerial order determining the terms of coverage of these categories of workers has been drawn up and will be submitted for approval to the Council of Ministers. The Committee notes this information and hopes that the Government will be in a position to indicate, in its next report, the adoption of the legislation on employment accidents, in compliance with the provisions of Conventions Nos 12 and 17 on employment accidents in industry and agriculture.