Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No. 156) - Finland (Ratification: 1983)

1. Referring to its observation, the Committee notes that efforts have been made to instruct employment office personnel on the implications for customer service of gender equality legislation. The Committee requests the Government to continue to supply information on any measures taken to promote information and educational initiatives that will promote the objects of the Convention.

2. Noting that labour market training courses are arranged for first-time job entrants and for the long-term unemployed, the Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the extent to which these courses attract persons wishing to re-enter the labour market after absences due to family responsibilities.

3. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing information, in accordance with Article 10, paragraph 2, assessing the extent to which the provisions of the Convention have been applied.