When employing a minor, it is necessary to seek the consent of their legal representative (generally a parent). The employment of a minor aged 7–12 years must be entered into the employment register ten working days before they commence work, after which the Labour Inspectorate verifies within ten working days that the work is not prohibited and that the minor’s working conditions comply with the requirements established by law. In the case of 13–17-year-olds, the entry into the employment register must be made on the first working day at the latest. Once the entry regarding the employment of a minor has been made, the employer must enter additional information into TEIS, where they can also use a chat window to conveniently communicate with the Labour Inspectorate. Entering additional information into the employment register is no longer necessary.
In the self-service platform, the employer must provide:
- the consent of the legal representative of the minor;
- the working conditions of the minor, including worktime and duties;
- information about the minor’s compulsory school attendance.
Parents whose minor child starts working can now see information about their child’s working conditions in TEIS and give or withdraw their consent to the employment of their minor child. The new module allows parents to be more involved in the employment process and provides an overview of which work the child is going to do and whether it is feasible and safe for them.
Minors are subject to stricter working time restrictions compared with adults. The working time of minors depends on their age and compulsory school attendance. In addition, minors subject to compulsory schooling cannot work overtime or work more than the working time prescribed to them.
More information about the working conditions of minors is available through the Working Life Portal.
More information about TEIS and answers to frequently asked questions are available here.
