Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Notices

National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector

Main Collective Agreement

24. Prohibition of Employment of Children

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(1)No person may employ a child—
(a)who is under 15 years of age; or
(b) who is under the minimum school-leaving age in terms of any law, if this is 15 or older.

 

(2)No person may employ a child in employment—
(a)that is inappropriate for a person at that age; or
(b)that places at risk the child's well-being, education, physical or mental health, or spiritual, moral or social development.

 

(3)A person who employs a child in contravention of sub clause (1) or (2) commits an offence.