Applicable rules and age groups
Employment Act Part 8 and the Employment of Children and Young Persons Regulations govern these arrangements. Children aged 13 to under 15 may perform light non-industrial work. Industrial employment is not permitted for this group except work with family members. Young persons aged 15 to under 16 may work in either setting; industrial employers must notify MOM and provide a medical report within 30 days of commencement.
Unsafe work restrictions
Do not assign work presenting injury risks, work servicing moving machinery, exposure to live electrical equipment without effective insulation, or underground work. Industrial settings include construction, manufacturing and transportation.
Manual work and school time
Children and young persons doing manual work cannot work between 11pm and 6am, or on their rest day without permission from the Commissioner for Labour. School attendance counts toward the daily limit. Children need a 30-minute break after no more than three hours and may not exceed six hours a day including school. For young persons, the corresponding limits are four hours before a 30-minute break and seven hours a day including school.
Related topics and services
Official documents and references
- Part 8 of the Employment Act ↗ Government source
- Employment of Children and Young Persons Regulations ↗ Government source