Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

Maternity Protection Convention, 1919 (No. 3) - Côte d'Ivoire (Ratification: 1961)

With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report. The Committee also notes Act No. 95-15 of 12 January 1995 (Labour Code). In this regard, the Committee notes with satisfaction that under the terms of section 23.5, paragraph 3, of the Labour Code, notice of dismissal cannot be given to a woman during her absence on maternity leave, nor at such a time that the notice would expire during such absence, in accordance with Article 4 of the Convention.

A request regarding the application of Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention is being addressed directly to the Government.