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Name: Employment of Women (Night Work) Act (Ch. 88:12)
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Subject(s): Night work
Type of legislation: Law, Act
Adopted on: 1939-04-20
Entry into force:
Published on: Printed seperately, 2 pages
ISN: TTO-1939-L-71660
Link: https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=71660&p_lang=en
Bibliography: Printed seperately, 2 pages
Abstract/Citation: Prohibits the employment of women in night work in industrial undertakings (Art. 5). Exceptions include work in undertakings in which only family members are employed; women holding responsible positions not engaged in manual work; the night work was due to a cause beyond control; working involving the preparing and packing of fresh fruit for immediate shipment (Art. 6).
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