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ILO Minimum Age Convention 138

ILO Convention No. 138, adopted on June 26, 1973, establishes rules to eliminate child labor by setting a minimum working age, which should not be below 15 years, with exceptions for developing countries. The Convention prohibits hazardous work for individuals under 18 and allows light work for children aged 13-15 under specific conditions. Countries are required to report on their progress and enforcement of these regulations to the ILO.

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ILO Minimum Age Convention 138

ILO Convention No. 138, adopted on June 26, 1973, establishes rules to eliminate child labor by setting a minimum working age, which should not be below 15 years, with exceptions for developing countries. The Convention prohibits hazardous work for individuals under 18 and allows light work for children aged 13-15 under specific conditions. Countries are required to report on their progress and enforcement of these regulations to the ILO.

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ILO Convention No.

138 - Simplified Summary with Headings

ILO AND LABOUR LAWS - MINIMUM AGE CONVENTION (No. 138)

Adopted: 26 June 1973

This Convention sets rules to phase out child labour and replace older, sector-specific laws.

Article 1: National Policy to Abolish Child Labour

Countries must have a policy to end child labour and gradually raise the minimum working age to support

children's full development.

Article 2: Minimum Age for Admission to Employment

- Countries must declare a minimum working age, which must not be less than the age of completing school

and never below 15 years.

- Developing countries may initially set the minimum age at 14.

- Countries must update the ILO about changes or continuation of this lower age.

Article 3: Prohibition of Hazardous Work

- Hazardous work must not be done by anyone under 18.

- Countries must define such work in consultation with employers and workers.

- Exceptionally, 16-year-olds may be allowed if their health and safety are fully protected and they have

received proper training.

Article 4: Temporary Exclusions from the Convention

- In special cases, some types of work may be temporarily excluded from the rules.

- Countries must report such exclusions to the ILO and explain their reasons.

- Hazardous work (under Article 3) cannot be excluded.

Article 5: Progressive Coverage in Developing Countries

- Countries with limited resources may initially apply the Convention only to certain sectors, such as mining,

manufacturing, construction, utilities, and commercial agriculture.


ILO Convention No. 138 - Simplified Summary with Headings

- Over time, they should expand its coverage and report progress to the ILO.

Article 6: Exceptions for Educational or Training Work

The Convention does not apply to:

- Work done by students as part of their education or training,

- Work by children over 14 under approved programs that are educational in nature.

Article 7: Light Work for Children Aged 13-15

- Children aged 13-15 may do light work that is not harmful and does not interfere with their schooling.

- Children aged 15 who haven't finished school may also do such light work.

- Governments must define the allowed activities and working conditions.

- For countries using the lower minimum age of 14, light work can be allowed from age 12.

Article 8: Special Work Like Artistic Performances

- Children may be allowed to work in specific cases like artistic performances if a permit is granted.

- These permits must limit working hours and conditions.

Article 9: Enforcement and Record-Keeping

- Countries must ensure the Convention is enforced, with penalties for violations.

- They must define who is responsible for enforcing these laws.

- Employers must keep records of employees under 18, including verified birth dates.

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