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Basic Guide to Child Labour (Farm Workers)
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2008-01-08 12:09
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In the interests of the well being; education; physical and mental
health; and spiritual, moral and social development of children; the
employment of children under the age of 15 is illegal, and children
under the age of 18 may not be employed to do inappropriate work.
ApplicationSectoral Determination 13: Farm Worker Sector applies to all
workers on a farm including -
The sectoral determination does not apply to workers covered by
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The Basic Conditions of Employment Act applies in respect of any matter not covered by this sectoral determination. See
Children under 15It is a criminal offence to employ a child under the age of
15.
Based on Legislation in Section 43, of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act Children Under 18Children aged 15 to 18 may not be employed to do work
inappropriate for their age or work that places them at risk.
Based on Legislation in Section 43, of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act Working HoursEmployers may not require or permit a child who is between the
ages of 15 and 18 years to work -
Minimum WagesEmployers are required to pay a child who is between the ages of
15 and 18 years, the hourly rate set out in minimum wages.
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