Employment of Women
- Women are permitted to work in all jobs, except those that may be hazardous or physically demanding.
- The employer must provide a suitable and safe working environment for female employees.
- Female employees are entitled to paid maternity leave for a period of sixty days.
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Protection of Female Workers
- The employer may not dismiss a female employee due to pregnancy or childbirth.
- The employer must provide childcare facilities if they employ a certain number of female workers.
- Female workers are entitled to breastfeeding breaks totaling not less than one hour a day.
Employment of Minors
- Minors under the age of 15 may not be employed.
- Consent from a guardian is required to employ minors aged between 15 and 18.
- Minors may not be employed in hazardous jobs or jobs that require significant physical effort.
Working Hours for Minors
- Minors may not be employed for more than 6 hours a day.
- Working hours must include one or more periods for rest, totaling not less than one hour.
- Minors may not be employed between 7 PM and 7 AM.
Rights of Working Minors
- Working minors are entitled to the same rights as adult workers, including wages and leaves.
- The employer must provide a healthy and safe working environment for working minors.
- The employer must submit the necessary reports to the relevant authorities regarding the employment of minors.
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