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Balochistan Employment of Children (Prohibition & Regulation) Act 2021.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Balochistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Inspection Local government Offences/penalties Social protection Youth Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act prohibits and regulates the employment of children in the province of Balochistan based on the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the ILO Convention. The Act prohibits work and employment of any person below the age of 18 in any hazardous occupation or any work that expose the person to physical, psychological or sexual abuse, or any work that is inherently dangerous in nature. The Act further provides for the work conditions in occupations that are light and attractive in nature and involves no risk, hazard or danger to the young person or adolescent. The Act lays out provisions for hours and period of work, weekly holidays, wages, education and vocational training, and disputes as to age. The Act contains 24 Articles and in the schedule refers to list of occupations and processes.

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