Employment of Young Workers (Leaving Cert LCVP): Flashcards
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Main Act protecting young workers in Ireland
Main Act protecting young workers in Ireland
Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act, 1996
Age definition: Children
Age definition: Children
Under 16 years of age
Age definition: Young persons
Age definition: Young persons
16 and 17 years old
Max hours/week for children during school term
Max hours/week for children during school term
8 hours per week
Max hours/week for children during school holidays
Max hours/week for children during school holidays
35 hours per week
Max hours/week for young persons (16-17)
Max hours/week for young persons (16-17)
40 hours per week
Rest break required after working continuously
Rest break required after working continuously
30-minute break after 4.5 hours
Minimum days off per week for young workers
Minimum days off per week for young workers
2 days off per week
Body enforcing young worker protection laws
Body enforcing young worker protection laws
Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
Employer requirement before hiring under-16s
Employer requirement before hiring under-16s
Obtain parental consent