10 mandatory regulations to know when employing under-15 workers

To be specific:, the employment of individuals under 15 years old must comply with the following provisions:

1. Ensure that individuals under 15 years old work no more than 4 hours/day

The working hours for individuals under 15 years old must not exceed 4 hours in one day and 20 hours in one week.

2. Do not employ individuals under 15 years old for overtime or night work

3. Only engage individuals under 15 years old in light work

To be specific:, employers are only allowed to engage individuals from 13 to under 15 years old in light work and certain specific jobs as prescribed in the list issued by the Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs.

4. Do not employ individuals under 15 years old in hazardous or dangerous work

It is prohibited to employ individuals under 15 years old in heavy, hazardous, or dangerous jobs or in workplaces and jobs that negatively affect their character.

5. Do not engage individuals under 15 years old in the production or sale of alcohol, beer, and tobacco

It is prohibited to employ individuals under 15 years old in the production and sale of alcohol, beer, tobacco, psychoactive substances, and other addictive substances.

6. Labor contracts must be signed with the representative of individuals under 15 years old

A written labor contract must be signed with the legal representative and must have the consent of the individual from 13 to under 15 years old.

7. Arrange working hours so as not to affect children's school hours

Employers must create opportunities for minors and individuals under 15 years old who are engaged in labor to attend education.

8. Ensure working conditions, labor safety, and hygiene suitable for the age group

9. Conduct periodic health checks every 6 months for individuals under 15 years old

When recruiting, a health certificate confirming suitability for the job must be obtained, and health checks should be organized every 6 months.

10. Mandatory notification when employing individuals under 15 years old

When initially recruiting individuals under 15 years old, the employer must notify the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (LD&TBXH) in writing within 30 days from the start date of recruitment.

Annually, the use of individuals under 15 years old must be reported along with the report on labor safety and hygiene to the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

The above contents are based on the 2012 Labor Code and Circular 11/2013/TT-BLDTBXH on the list of light work permitted for individuals under 15 years old.

- Doan Trinh -

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