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Restriction on child labor


There are various limitations on when and where youngsters may work.


Children are prohibited from working:


without a work permission provided by the local council's education department, if needed by local bylaws


in settings such as a factory or industrial facility


throughout the school day


before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.


for almost an hour before school (unless local bylaws allow it)


for more than 4 hours without taking at least a 1-hour rest


in any employment that might be hazardous to their health, well-being, or education without a 2-week vacation during the school holidays each calendar year


Term time regulations


During the school year, students may only work a maximum of 12 hours per week. This includes the following:


During school days and Sundays, no more than 2 hours


Saturdays are limited to 5 hours for 13 to 14-year-olds and 8 hours for 15 to 16-year-olds.


School holiday policies


During the school vacations, 13 to 14-year-olds are only permitted to work a total of 25 hours each week. This includes the following:


During Mondays and Saturdays, a maximum of 5 hours


on Sunday, a maximum of 2 hours


During the school vacations, 15- to 16-year-olds are only permitted to work a maximum of 35 hours per week. This includes the following:


During Mondays and Saturdays, a maximum of 8 hours


on Sunday, a maximum of 2 hours


Local regulations govern the sorts of job that children may do.


Local ordinances specify which occupations minors are not permitted to do. A youngster under the minimum school leaving age cannot undertake any of the jobs on this list.


Other limits on working hours, working conditions, and kind of job may also be imposed by local regulations.


For additional information, contact your local council's education department or education welfare service.

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