Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 2012, publiée 102ème session CIT (2013)

Convention (n° 173) sur la protection des créances des travailleurs en cas d'insolvabilité de leur employeur, 1992 - Lettonie (Ratification: 2002)

Article 13 of the Convention. Limits to guaranteed wage claims. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that due to the worsening economic situation in the country and the anticipated increase of insolvent enterprises, it was found necessary to amend the Law on the Protection of Employees in Case of Insolvency of the Employer and to put a ceiling to the amount payable by the Guarantee Fund for claims submitted from July 2009 to December 2011. The Government also indicates that the maximum amount which may be covered by the Fund is now linked to the minimum monthly wage specified by the Government. The Committee requests the Government to provide together with its next report up-to-date information, including statistics if available, on the impact the economic crisis has had on the operation of the wage guarantee institution, particularly as regards its financial sustainability in view of the increasing number of bankruptcies and insolvencies, and any additional measures taken in this respect such as the possible readjustment of the level of employers’ contribution.

Part IV of the report form. Application in practice. The Committee notes the statistical information provided by the Government concerning the expenditure of the Guarantee Fund and the number of employees whose claims were satisfied in the period 2008–11. The Committee would appreciate it if the Government would continue to supply information on the practical application of the Convention.