Dear All, I am working in FMCG company,and we take children for employment,and other persons in other department objected to this.Kindly let me know whether we can take children .and if yes how.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Child labour is a serious issue and as far as posible get away from employing children. Regards, Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
From India, Kannur
Hi everyone,
As per my knowledge, it is acceptable in the Factory Act for employers to employ children above 15 years old with the permission of the Factory Inspector. Different rules are applicable to them, such as the nature of work, working hours, leave with pay, etc.
Am I right, Mr. Madhu?
Regards,
From India, Mumbai
As per my knowledge, it is acceptable in the Factory Act for employers to employ children above 15 years old with the permission of the Factory Inspector. Different rules are applicable to them, such as the nature of work, working hours, leave with pay, etc.
Am I right, Mr. Madhu?
Regards,
From India, Mumbai
Dear Tushar Swar,
A child means a person who has not completed the age of 14 years. A person above 15 years becomes an adolescent. The Factories Act of 1948 does not allow us to employ children in the factory.
Regards,
R.N.Khola
(Labour Law & Legal Consultants)
09810405361
From India, Delhi
A child means a person who has not completed the age of 14 years. A person above 15 years becomes an adolescent. The Factories Act of 1948 does not allow us to employ children in the factory.
Regards,
R.N.Khola
(Labour Law & Legal Consultants)
09810405361
From India, Delhi
Dear All,
Thank you for the quick response, but I have gone through the Factories Act, 1948, and Section 70 states that an adolescent who has been granted a certificate of fitness to work in a factory as an adult is considered an adult for all purposes of hours of work.
So, what can be done?
From India, Pune
Thank you for the quick response, but I have gone through the Factories Act, 1948, and Section 70 states that an adolescent who has been granted a certificate of fitness to work in a factory as an adult is considered an adult for all purposes of hours of work.
So, what can be done?
From India, Pune
Give me your address, and I will inform the Labour Authorities to conduct an inquiry in your company. How could you lose your senses? When so many members have advised you, you still are adamant on employing children as laborers. SHAME ON U
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
For a fact, you haven't mentioned the age group of children you are hiring. If the age exceeds 15 years, then with a fitness certificate, it looks quite fine. However, if the age is below 15 years and the work is hazardous, it spells TROUBLE.
Moreover, the nature of work also makes a difference. With India being a labor-driven country, simple errands of getting stationary, etc., are still acceptable. However, factory work is illegal.
From India, Mumbai
Moreover, the nature of work also makes a difference. With India being a labor-driven country, simple errands of getting stationary, etc., are still acceptable. However, factory work is illegal.
From India, Mumbai
Hi Dear,
Employment of a child is prohibited under the Factory Act. Now the question is, who is considered a child? According to the ILO and Indian Law, a child is defined as anyone who has not yet completed the age of 14 years. From 15 years to 18 years, an individual is referred to as a young worker, and a young worker can be employed under the guidelines outlined in the Factory Act. Anyone above the age of 18 is considered an adult worker.
Thanks,
Arun Gupta
From India, Delhi
Employment of a child is prohibited under the Factory Act. Now the question is, who is considered a child? According to the ILO and Indian Law, a child is defined as anyone who has not yet completed the age of 14 years. From 15 years to 18 years, an individual is referred to as a young worker, and a young worker can be employed under the guidelines outlined in the Factory Act. Anyone above the age of 18 is considered an adult worker.
Thanks,
Arun Gupta
From India, Delhi
Dear Mr. Ravi,
I am sorry to say that your response to this issue was quite disappointing. As an HR professional, it is important to respond in a polite manner. While your suggestions and advice are appreciated, it is essential not to be too harsh with others. Your response did not reflect a professional approach. Please consider this feedback. If I am mistaken, I apologize.
Thank you.
From India
I am sorry to say that your response to this issue was quite disappointing. As an HR professional, it is important to respond in a polite manner. While your suggestions and advice are appreciated, it is essential not to be too harsh with others. Your response did not reflect a professional approach. Please consider this feedback. If I am mistaken, I apologize.
Thank you.
From India
Despite of different provisions for the age group between 15 to 18 in factories act, try to avoid to employ the persons below 18 years of age. It is in the broad interest of the society/nation.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Dear Mr. Rajwant Singh,
If you have any queries, please ask your doubts clearly and kindly mention the age of children and which department you gave employment in. Only then will the HR team be able to assist you.
From India
If you have any queries, please ask your doubts clearly and kindly mention the age of children and which department you gave employment in. Only then will the HR team be able to assist you.
From India
Hi Rajwant,
It is against the law to employ children, but many do it because kids want to work as their economic condition is bad. Maybe you can try putting them in night school instead of paying them so that kids can work in the company during the day and attend school at night. It can work.
From Bahrain, Manama
It is against the law to employ children, but many do it because kids want to work as their economic condition is bad. Maybe you can try putting them in night school instead of paying them so that kids can work in the company during the day and attend school at night. It can work.
From Bahrain, Manama
Dear Members,
I am enclosing two connected documents. The CHILD LABOUR (PROHIBITION AND REGULATION) ACT, 1986, as the name indicates, not only regulates but also prohibits the employment of child labour.
The second document is the latest Social Accountability standards: SA-8000-2008. This reflects the global standard. It not only seeks the establishment to put in place enough checks to prevent child labour but also to have remedial measures. Please read to appreciate.
From India, Changanacheri
I am enclosing two connected documents. The CHILD LABOUR (PROHIBITION AND REGULATION) ACT, 1986, as the name indicates, not only regulates but also prohibits the employment of child labour.
The second document is the latest Social Accountability standards: SA-8000-2008. This reflects the global standard. It not only seeks the establishment to put in place enough checks to prevent child labour but also to have remedial measures. Please read to appreciate.
From India, Changanacheri
Mr. Ravi,
I really feel bad to read your immature comment. This is one of the good topics, and let everybody express their knowledge. If you have any problem, you don't have to participate in it. But you have no right to make such kind of response.
I really feel sorry for your comment.
Shiv
From India, Delhi
I really feel bad to read your immature comment. This is one of the good topics, and let everybody express their knowledge. If you have any problem, you don't have to participate in it. But you have no right to make such kind of response.
I really feel sorry for your comment.
Shiv
From India, Delhi
Mr. Ravi,
I think you have not understood the question. He is not employing child labor; the company is allowing child labor where he works. Hence, he wants to know the legal position and practices.
According to your comment, you do not know either the legal position, existing industrial practices, or the complexity of the issue. I really feel sorry for your ignorance.
Sincerely,
Alnnnn.
From India, Madras
I think you have not understood the question. He is not employing child labor; the company is allowing child labor where he works. Hence, he wants to know the legal position and practices.
According to your comment, you do not know either the legal position, existing industrial practices, or the complexity of the issue. I really feel sorry for your ignorance.
Sincerely,
Alnnnn.
From India, Madras
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