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Employment of a person under the age of 15
Employment of a person under the age of 15
The State Labour Inspection Service under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population has clarified the issue of employing persons under the age of 15.
According to the Service, under the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, it is prohibited for employers to engage persons who have not reached the age of 15 in employment. This constitutes a violation of children’s rights and gives rise to administrative liability.
In case of a legal violation:
- officials are fined between 1,000 and 1,500 manats;
- legal entities are fined between 3,000 and 5,000 manats.
The State Labour Inspection Service under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population has clarified the issue of employing persons under the age of 15.
According to the Service, under the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, it is prohibited for employers to engage persons who have not reached the age of 15 in employment. This constitutes a violation of children’s rights and gives rise to administrative liability.
In case of a legal violation:
- officials are fined between 1,000 and 1,500 manats;
- legal entities are fined between 3,000 and 5,000 manats.