With the school summer holidays fast approaching, employers are being reminded they should make sure they are fully aware of the Island's child employment regulations.

That message is from the Department of Education, which has issued a public notice reminding businesses of the areas covered by the legislation.

Edward Oldham reports (text, below, from attached audio file):

The overview states the minimum age, 13, at which children are allowed to work.

It also covers the types of job they are allowed to have, the maximum number of hours they can work and the number of compulsory breaks required by law.

And although juvenile employment cards are no longer needed, employers must keep a register of the schoolchildren who work for them.

Copies of the regulations, and further information, are available from the Department of Education's office.

You can also call 685820 or email admin@doe.gov.im