Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997)Sectoral DeterminationsSectoral Determination 4 : Clothing and Knitting Sector, South Africa19. Prohibition of employment |
| (1) | An employer shall not— |
| (a) | employ any person under the age of 15 years; or |
| (b) | a child who is under the minimum school leaving age in terms of any law, if he or she is 15 years or older; |
| (2) | An employer shall not employ a child in employment— |
| (a) | that is inappropriate for a person of that age; |
| (b) | that places at risk the child’s well-being, education, physical or mental health or spiritual, moral or social development. |
| (3) | All forced labour is prohibited. |