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.