Child Employment Regulation 2016
sec.4Restrictions on work for children under 13 years
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sec.4 Restrictions on work for children under 13 years
Generally, for section 9 (1) of the Act , an employer must not require or permit a child under 13 years to do any work. However, a child of any age may do volunteer work or work in the entertainment industry. Also, a child who is at least 11 years may do delivery work. A special circumstances certificate may provide an exception to requirements under this section. See, however, section 9 (5) of the Act . (sec.4-ssec.1) Generally, for section 9 (1) of the Act , an employer must not require or permit a child under 13 years to do any work. (sec.4-ssec.2) However, a child of any age may do volunteer work or work in the entertainment industry. (sec.4-ssec.3) Also, a child who is at least 11 years may do delivery work.