Limitations on working hours of a child
The limitations on the hours of work of a working child are provided for under Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9231, amending Section 12 of Republic Act No. 7610.
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The limitations on the hours of work of a working child are provided for under Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9231, amending Section 12 of Republic Act No. 7610.
The employer shall ensure the protection, health, safety, morals and normal development of the child.
The employer of a working child shall provide the latter with access to at least primary and secondary education.
The best interests of children shall be the paramount consideration in all actions concerning working children.
Children have the right to be protected from doing work that is dangerous or bad for their education, health or development. If children work, they that the right to be safe and be paid fairly.
The employer shall first secure, before engaging such child, a work permit from the Department of Labor and Employment.
The minimum employable age under the Labor Code is fifteen (15) years of age, subject to certain exceptions.
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