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