Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997)

Sectoral Determinations

Sectoral Determination 10 : Children in the Performance of Advertising, Artistic and Cultural Activities, South Africa

Part D : Hours of Work

9. Rest periods
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(1)An employer must give a child a rest break of at least 30 minutes—
(a)after two hours of continuous work, in the case of children over ten years; and
(b)after one and a half hours of continuous work, in the case of children aged ten years or younger.

 

(2)If, due to the nature of a performance, it is not practicable for a child to be granted a rest break in accordance with sub-clause (1), the employer must give the child a rest break as soon as this is practicable.