Employment of Youth Aged 15 to Less than 18 Years

June 10, 2008DOLE ADVISORY NO. 001-08EMPLOYMENT OF YOUTH AGED 15 TO LESS THAN 18 YEARSI. RATIONALE AND BASISIn the interest of service and in response to queries received by the Department concerning the issuance of work certificates and permits to young workers aged 15 to less than 18 years of age, this Advisory is hereby issued for reference and guidance of all DOLE Offices as well as concerned employers and workers. The policies stated herein are pursuant to the provisions of the Labor Code of the Philippines and Republic Act 9231 (An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording Special Protection for the Working Child, Amending for this purpose R.A. 7610, as amended) and consistent with Department Order No. 65-04 (Rules and Regulations Implementing R.A. 9231 Amending R.A. No. 7610, as amended).II. CLARIFICATION ON EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS1. R.A. 9231 defines the hours of work of a working child. "A child fifteen (15) years of age but below eighteen (18) shall not be allowed to work for more...