• The minimum working age is 16 years for full time employment (if birthday is in July or August, they may be 15).
• The minimum age for part time work is 13 years.
• Children under 16 cannot work in an industrial context.
• No hazardous work for workers under 18.
• Young workers (15-18) should undergo annual health and capability assessment.
• Minors are not permitted to work overtime or to work nights.
• A child aged 13-16 must apply for a work permit from a local authority.

Under 16

• 2 hours maximum on a school day, 5 hours on a Saturday (8 hrs if aged 15)
• Restricted to light duties
• No night work (7pm - 7am)
• If they work more than 4 hrs they must have a 1 hour break
• Employment must not interfere with school attendance

16-18 year old

• Maximum of 40 hours per week, 8 hrs/day
• 12 consecutive hours rest per day
• 30 minute break for every 4.5 hrs worked
• 2 days off per week