Convention No. 138 of the International Labour Organization (ILO), 1973, in Article 2,Item 3, sets the minimum age recommended for the general working age of 16 years.
In the case of member countries considered very poor, the Convention recognizes that it is initially set a minimum age of 14 years to work.
The same convention recommends a minimum age of 18 years for work that mayendanger the health, safety or morals of a minor, and suggests a minimum age from 16years to work that does not endanger the young for any of these reasons provided thatthe young receive adequate instruction or vocational training.
The Convention also recognizes, by exception, the light work in the age group between 13 and 15 years, provided they do not endanger the health or development of the young, going to school or of their participation in vocational orientation or training programs, the competent authority should specify the maximum time permitted activities and daily work.
In the case of member countries considered very poor, the Convention recognizes that it is initially set a minimum age of 14 years to work.
The same convention recommends a minimum age of 18 years for work that mayendanger the health, safety or morals of a minor, and suggests a minimum age from 16years to work that does not endanger the young for any of these reasons provided thatthe young receive adequate instruction or vocational training.
The Convention also recognizes, by exception, the light work in the age group between 13 and 15 years, provided they do not endanger the health or development of the young, going to school or of their participation in vocational orientation or training programs, the competent authority should specify the maximum time permitted activities and daily work.
