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Employment of Children Prohibition Act (Cap. 151), No. 5 of 1939.

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1939
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Offences/penalties Youth Social protection
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act sets forth provisions on the restriction of employment of any child under the age of twelve years and penalties. This Act underlines that a child may be employed in domestic work or agricultural work of a light nature at home by the parents or guardian of such child.

Full text
English
Website
legalaffairs.gov.ag