REPUBLIC ACT NO AND THE ROLE OF DOLE

Cashier 14 years old

What is a child? A person under eighteen (18) years of age jenniferverula.blogsome.com One who is 18 or above but unable to fully take care or protect oneself due to a physical or mental disability or condition

What is the minimum employable age? years old thegiantnapkin.com 15

When is a child below 15 employable? The child works directly under the sole responsibility of his/her parents or legal guardian The child’s employment or participation in public entertainment or information is essential Work permit is obtained from DOLE Work done by the child complies with the hours of work provided by law Employer shall provide working child with access to primary and secondary education No employer shall make a child work during school hours or hinder access to education during school days

Hours of Work Child is 15 or older but below 18 maximum of 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week should not work from 10 pm to 6 am Child is below 15 maximum of 4 hours a day, 20 hours a week should not work from 8 pm to 6 am

III. PROHIBITED EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN

What forms of employment of children are prohibited? Child laborProhibited advertisementsWorst forms of child labor

Child Labor any work or economic activity performed by a child that subjects him or her to any form of exploitation or is harmful to his or her health and safety or physical, mental or psychological development. (IRR, Section 3[b]) jenniferverula.blogsome.com

No child shall be employed as a model in any advertisement directly or indirectly promoting:  alcoholic beverages or intoxicating drinks  tobacco and its byproducts  gambling Prohibited Advertisements  any form of violence or pornography

Worst Forms of Child Labor Slavery or practices similar to slavery Prostitution or pornography Illegal or illicit activities Work which is hazardous or likely to be harmful to the health, safety or morals of children odisky.blogspot.com zoriah.net globalnanpa.com

Hazardous or Likely to be Harmful Degrades the dignity of a child as a human being; Exposes child to physical, emotional or sexual abuse, or is found to be highly stressful psychologically or may prejudice morals; Performed underground, underwater or at dangerous heights; Involves use of dangerous machinery, equipment and tools; Exposes the child to physical danger, such as dangerous feats of balancing, physical strength or contortion, or requires the manual transport of heavy loads;

Hazardous or Likely to be Harmful Performed in an unhealthy environment exposing the child to hazardous working conditions, elements, substances, etc.; Performed under particularly difficult conditions; Exposes the child to biological agents; or Involves the manufacture or handling of explosives and other pyrotechnic products. worldvision.org

Ownership Usage Administration The wages, salaries, earnings and other income of the child belong to him/her in ownership Primarily for his/her support, education or skills acquisition Secondarily, for the collective needs of the family but should not exceed 20% of the child’s income Child’s parents or guardian shall: - administer the child’s income - set up Trust Fund or Savings Account - render semi-annual accounting of the Trust Fund to the DOLE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS ON THE WORKING CHILD’S INCOME

DOLE’s Administrative Sanction

Closure of Firms or Establishments Types of Closure 1) IMMEDIATE & PERMANENT 2) IMMEDIATE & TEMPORARY 3) after due NOTICE & HEARING Close now hear later process

Immediate and Permanent Closure GROUNDS Violation has resulted in the death, insanity or serious physical injury of an employed child; OR The establishment is engaged or employed in prostitution or in obscene or lewd shows.

Immediate and Temporary Closure Imminent danger to the life and limb of the child in accordance with the occupational safety and health standards. Imminent danger – Condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm

Closure with Prior Notice & Hearing Requisites: 1) Violation of other provisions of R.A. No ) Closure is ordered on the 4 th violation Grounds: 1)Employment of Children below 15 years old not otherwise allowed by law 2) Violation of hours of work of a child 3) Participation of a child in prohibited advertisements