Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997)

Sectoral Determinations

Purchase

(1)	An employer shall not—

(a)	employ any person under the age of 15 years; or

(b)	a child who is under the minimum school leaving age in terms of any law, if he or she is 15 years or older;

(2)	An employer shall not employ a child in employment—

(a)	that is inappropriate for a person of that age;

(b)	that places at risk the child's well-being, education, physical or mental health or spiritual, moral or social development.

(3)	All forced labour is prohibited.