Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) - Central African Republic (Ratification: 1964)

1. Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Work of equal value. The Committee recalls that section 96 of Act No. 61/221 of 6 June 1961 issuing the Labour Code provides that for equal conditions of work, occupational qualifications and output, wages shall be equal for all workers regardless of their sex. The Commission considers that this provision does not fully reflect the principle of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, as it may not allow a comparison of the remuneration received by men and women performing different work, which is nevertheless work of equal value. The Committee therefore once again expresses its hope that the Labour Code revision to which the Government previously referred to will be taken as an opportunity to bring section 96 of the Labour Code in full conformity with the Convention.

2. Article 3. Objective job appraisal. The Committee recalls that the Convention envisages the use of objective job evaluation methods as a means to ensure equal remuneration for work of equal value. The use of objective job evaluation is particularly important where men and women perform different types of work. Noting that the Government has not yet provided information in reply to its previous request concerning this issue, the Committee asks the Government once again to provide information on the methods used to evaluate jobs in the public sector for the purpose of grading, and on any measures taken to promote the use of objective job evaluation in the private sector, including in the context of collective bargaining.

3. Parts II and V of the report form. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the collection of statistical information would start in January 2006. The Committee asks the Government to supply statistical information on earnings levels on men and women in the private and public sectors, as soon as such information becomes available. The Committee also asks the Government to indicate any progress made in strengthening the labour inspection services with a view to ensuring adequate supervision of the application of the Convention’s principle.