Guide of the Decree 8987 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour
This guide aims to present Decree No 8987 in simplified language form in order to facilitate comprehension of its article contents and render them more amenable to abiding by, especially by children and their parents or caretakers.
This guide allows various stakeholders to understand the occupations that are prohibited under Decree 8987 as well as hazardous conditions that must be avoided when employing children older than general minimum age for employment. This guide is also a useful tool for workers, employers as well as relevant governmental officials and civil society organizations to help prevent and withdraw children from working in jobs that threaten their health, or morals.
The guide is addressed to:
- All employers
- All employed workers, whether they are children (age less than 18 years) or adults (age above 18 years)
- Children who are contemplating work and their parents or caretakers
- Members of workers’ associations in Lebanon
- Members of Labour Inspection Unit at the Ministry of Labor
- Anyone who may be interested in inquiring about Decree No 8987 in its simplified form.
