Act concerning the protection of young workers, of 12 Apr. 1976 Jurisdiction Germany Year 1976 Published in German Original/other title [German] Gesetz zum Schutze der arbeitenden Jugend - Jugendarbeitsschutzgesetz - JArbSchG vom 12. April 1976 Serial title Arbeitsschutz Source May 1976, No.5, p.162-170; also published in Bundesgesetzblatt I, 1976, p.965-. Descriptors [Primary] Germany (Federal Republic of), young persons [Secondary] age limit, comment on law, dangerous work, holidays, hours of work, inland water transport, labour inspection, law, medical supervision, penalties, prohibited work, responsibilities of employers, sea transport, shift work, underground work, vocational training, workbreaks Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This Act (entry into force: 1 May 1976), which applies to children (under 14) and young persons (14-18), contains provisions concerning: prohibition of employment of children and administrative exemptions; employment of young persons (minimum age 15 years; hours of work; trade proficiency schools and tests; rest breaks and rest rooms; duration of shifts; leisure time and night rest; week-end rest; public holidays; leave; special provisions concerning inland waterway shipping); prohibited employment and limitation of employment (hazardous work, piecework, underground work, persons convicted of certain types of offence debarred from employing minors); employers' obligations; medical examinations; labour inspectorate; appointment of committees; penalties; employment of young persons on merchant vessels; amendments to previous laws and regulations. Commentaries on the Act on p.143-153 of the same publication. CIS No. 76-1184 Database ID 25252