Any adolescent/child who has been employed illegally will be rehabilitated as per the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 which is the law in India for rehabilitation of children.Read more
The Central Government has duties to ensure that child labour does not take place and that the provisions of the law are followed. To do this the Government has to: Run public awareness campaigns Use media to spread awareness Promote reporting of child labour Publicly display the law on child labour Include child Labour lawRead more
If you have failed to comply with the provisions of the Act or the Rules of the child labour law then the law provides alternatives to criminal prosecution. The law allows you to as they say in legal terms “Compound Offences”. Compounding means to settle. You can compound the offence committed if you are oneRead more
A Child Labour Rehabilitation-cum-Welfare Fund is a fund which is established for every one or two districts. The fine paid by the employer is deposited into this Fund. Further, the Government has to deposit Rs.15000 more for each for each child or adolescent for whom the employer has been fined. This Fund is managed byRead more
The Government appoints Inspectors to make sure that there is no illegal employment and the permitted employment of adolescents is done as per the law. An inspector or police officer has a duty to: Conduct periodical inspections of the places where employment of children is prohibited. Carry out rounds of inspection at industries where childrenRead more
If you as an employer are unsure if the child is below 14 years or above 14 years of age, then the age of the child will be determined by a medical authority who will look into the following three documents while determining the age: Aadhar card of the child or adolescent. Birth certificate fromRead more
The school has a role in preventing child labour. The right to education of a child applies even if the child or adolescent is working as an artist or in the family business. When the child is working in the family business and if the child hasn’t been coming to school for a consecutive periodRead more
When child artists are being employed for work, there is an obligation on the employer to fill out Form C as given in the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. The employer by filling the Form C, has to promise to take responsibility in the following manner: Child’s education should not be affected. ChildRead more
The following are the responsibilities of the employer when it comes to employing child artists: Education You should make sure that the child is given proper education while doing his or her work as an artist. The Act specifically states that all measures must be taken so that the child does not discontinue going toRead more
Children can work in movies/TV/sports and be paid for it. These children are known as child artists. There is a list of allowed entertainment and sporting activities for children with respect to movies, TV and sports, such as: Movies TV shows/Reality shows/Quiz shows/Talent shows Sports Activities such as competitions, events or training Advertisements Cinema andRead more
Children (below the age of 14) and adolescents are allowed to work in the family business. Family Business A family business means any work or business which is performed or run by the members of the family. The business could belong to or be run by an immediate family (mother, father, brother or sister) or extendedRead more
It is important that health and safety of working children is taken care of. As an employer of an adolescent or a child allowed by the law to work, you should make sure that the child or adolescent is provided with the highest standards of safety and care through the following measures: Environment The establishmentRead more
Some general rules that should be followed when employing adolescents (except when they are working with family or government-funded/recognized schools). In a day an adolescent: Can only be made to work continuously for a maximum period of 3 (three) hours at a time. Is entitled to a break of one hour. Cannot be made to work forRead more
An employer employing an adolescent working in his establishment has to perform certain duties: Maintaining a Register As an employer you have to maintain a register which should have the following details: Name and date of birth of every adolescent working at your establishment. Hours and periods of work of the adolescent. Intervals of rest.Read more
Parents and guardians will be fined for making a child below the age of 14 work in any form of employment except for family business and as child artists. Parent or guardians allowing an adolescent to work against the law will be punished. If they commit the offence for the first time then, they will not be punished. IfRead more
Any person who employs a child below 14 years of age can be punished with: Jail time between six months and two years and/or Fine between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 50,000. The Court will decide if only jail time is sufficient or if a fine needs to be paid as well. Any person who employs an adolescentRead more
You can complain about any instances of child labour in the following manner: Telephone Helpline – Call 1098 1098 is a toll-free number and it operates across India. It is operated by Childline India Foundation which works for child rights and child protection. Anyone, including children themselves, can call and give information on this number. You shouldRead more
Adolescents are allowed to work in places that do non-hazardous work. These establishments that do non-hazardous work are notified by the government. They are also allowed to work: In a family business. For example, working in your family jewellery business. As a child artist. For example, acting in Bollywood movies or in an advertisement. Adolescents between theRead more
It is illegal to employ or allow children under the age of 14 in any form of occupation. Employers, parents or any guardian in charge of a child who allows a child to work in any type of occupation will be punished. However, there are two exceptions. The Government allows children to work: As a ChildRead more
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