Republic Act No. 7658

   


Date:     July 26, 1993

Source:    Republic of the Philippines, Congress and Senate

Subject:    An Act Prohibiting the Employment of Children Below 15 Years of Age in Public and Private Undertakings, Amending Section 12, Article VIII of RA 7610

Text:

Children below 15 years of age shall not be employed except:

  1. When a child works directly under the sole responsibility of his parents or legal guardian and where only members of the employer's family are employed;

  2. Where a child's employment or participation in public entertainment or information through cinema, theater, radio or television is essential. The employment contract is concluded by the child's parents or legal guardian, with the express agreement of the child concerned, if possible, and the approval of the Department of Labor and Employment, that the following requirements in all instances are strictly complied with:

  1. The employer shall ensure the protection, health, safety, morals and normal development of the child;

  2. The employer shall institute measures to prevent the child's exploitation or discrimination taking into account the system and level of remuneration, and the duration and arrangement of working time; and

  3. The employer shall formulate and implement, subject to the approval and supervision of competent authorities, a continuing program for training and skills acquisition of the child.

 

   
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