What does Section 34 of the Bangladesh Labor Act 2006 cover?

Section 34 of the Bangladesh Labor Act, 2006 specifically addresses the 'Prohibitions and Restrictions on Employment of Children and Adolescents.' It outlines the minimum age requirements and sets limits on the types of work and working hours permissible for adolescents and strictly prohibits employment for children.

What is the minimum age for employment in Bangladesh according to this Act?

The Act prohibits the employment of a 'child,' defined as a person who has not completed 14 years of age (Section 2(8)). This means the absolute minimum age for any form of employment, including light work, is 14 years. However, employment in hazardous work is prohibited until the age of 18 (Section 40).

What is the difference between a 'child' and an 'adolescent' under the Bangladesh Labor Act?

A 'child' is a person who has not completed 14 years of age. An 'adolescent' is a person who has completed 14 years but has not completed 18 years of age (Section 2(3)). The Act provides different levels of restrictions and prohibitions for these two groups, with 'children' being strictly prohibited from all employment.

Can an adolescent be employed in any type of work?

No. While adolescents (age 14-17) can be employed in non-hazardous work, the Act prohibits their employment in any occupation or process deemed 'hazardous' by the government. They also have restrictions on daily working hours and are generally prohibited from working at night.

Prohibitions and Restrictions on Child and Adolescent Employment under Section 34

Prohibitions and Restrictions on Child and Adolescent

Prohibitions and Restrictions on Child and Adolescent Employment under Section 34 | Bangladesh Labor Act -2006

34) (1) No child shall be employed or permitted to work in any occupation or establishment.

(2) No adolescent shall be employed or permitted to work in any occupation or establishment, unless-

(a) a certificate of fitness granted to him by a registered medical practitioner in the form prescribed by rules is in the custody of the employer; and

(b) while at work, he carries a token containing a reference to such certificate.

(3) Nothing in sub-section (2) shall apply to the employment of an adolescent as an apprentice or for vocational training in any occupation or establishment.

(4) If the Government is of the opinion that an emergency exists and that it is necessary in the public interest, the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, suspend the application of sub-section (2) for the period specified therein.

Prohibitions and Restrictions on Child and Adolescent Employment under Section 34

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