Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 1995, publiée 82ème session CIT (1995)

Convention (n° 14) sur le repos hebdomadaire (industrie), 1921 - Malte (Ratification: 1988)

With reference to its previous comments on the application of Articles 2, 4, 5 and 6 of the Convention, the Committee notes the Government's statement in its last report that a revision of the Conditions of Employment (Regulations) Act (Cap. 135) is planned for the near future. It further notes the Government's indication that the amendments contemplated include provisions to entitle employees who are required to work on a weekly rest day to a compensatory rest day in addition to overtime pay and to revise the conditions of employment of part-time employees. The Committee requests the Government to indicate in its next report the progress achieved in this respect and to supply a copy of the relevant text when it is adopted.

With respect to its previous comments concerning points III and V of the report form, the Committee notes the statement in the Government's report that inspections are carried out on all days of the week including Sundays and also on public holidays. The Committee requests the Government to provide extracts from inspection reports and relevant statistics concerning the practical application of the Convention with its future reports.