Child Labor

Question 1

Law that provides for the elimination of the worst forms of child labor and affords stronger protection for the working child

Answer 1

RA 9231 “Anti-Child Labor Law”

Question 2

Minimum employable age

Answer 2

15 years old

Question 3

Below 15yo are not permitted to work in any public or private establishment with 2 exceptions:
(Subject to conditions and provisions determined by the DOLE)

Answer 3

1. Working directly under the sole responsibility of his/her parents or guardians
2. Employment/participation in public entertainment

Question 4

Children of any age are prohibited from performing for advertisement that promote ___, ___, and ___.

Answer 4

Alcoholic beverages
Tobacco
Violence

Question 5

Allowable working hours for
A. <15yo
B. 15-18yo

Answer 5

<15yo: not more than 4hours x 5days/week

15-18yo: not more than 8hours x 5days/week

Question 6

Total income of child should be used for the child’s support, education and skills acquisition. However, a % should be kept as trust fund which can be used by child when he/she reaches age of maturity. (21yo)

Answer 6

30% for trust fund

Not more than 20% for collective needs of the family