The Ministry of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills has officially launched the National Program for the Inspection of Working Conditions for Security Personnel. This initiative, unveiled on Wednesday, aims to ensure that both public and private sector service providers adhere to the newly implemented reforms that reduce working hours from 12 to 8. Importantly, this reform is designed to uphold the social rights of employees, ensuring that their well-being is not compromised in the process.
This comprehensive inspection campaign is a vital step in enforcing the provisions of Law 32.26, which amends Article 193 of the Labor Code. The law includes a transitional period of nine months, during which time all companies are expected to align existing contracts with the new regulations. By January 2027, it is imperative that all previously negotiated agreements reflect these changes, while new contracts must comply immediately. However, the National Union of Security, Cleaning, and Kitchen Workers, which is part of the Democratic Confederation of Labour (CDT), has expressed concerns that this immediate compliance is not being uniformly observed.
The announcement of this national program follows persistent alerts from the union regarding the non-compliance of various contracts, both old and new. Recently, the union highlighted a new public contract from the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR), which allegedly did not conform to the reform. Loubna Najib, the secretary general of the union, praised the ministry’s initiative, noting that her formal correspondence on the issue was sent just a week prior.
In previous statements, Najib indicated that such non-compliance continues to be a problem within public institutions, including at Essaouira’s provincial hospital. She emphasized that ignoring a law officially published in the Gazette raises significant concerns regarding the protection of security workers’ rights, as well as undermining the integrity of the legal framework established by Parliament.
Inspection Program Details and Objectives
Under the banner of “For Decent Work,” the national inspection program will involve on-site checks to ensure that the new 8-hour workday replaces the former 12-hour schedule. It will also incorporate awareness-raising initiatives targeting both employers and employees, aimed at providing practical solutions to the challenges associated with implementing the reform. The initiative seeks to prevent any violations of these new provisions and promote a culture of compliance within the sector.
To effectively combat illegal overtime and other abuses, the ministry plans to deploy 600 labor inspectors across the country. These inspectors will assess the actual conditions following the law’s enactment, with the overarching goal of harmonizing practices and enhancing collaboration among local services to ensure that best practices are widely adopted.
During the program's presentation, Younes Sekkouri, the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, underscored the significance of this initiative. He emphasized that it actualizes a legal framework that has been long advocated for concerning the working conditions of security personnel. In his statement, Sekkouri expressed hope that the program would serve as a practical measure to reinforce adherence to labor legislation, enhance working conditions for employees in this sector, and uphold the principles of decent work in businesses throughout the nation.
As reported by en.yabiladi.com.
