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Social Ministry Reiterates Youth Job Safeguards Before Brandenburg Summer Break

The campaign highlights age limits with parental consent requirements to boost compliance in student holiday work.

Overview

  • The Ministry for Social Affairs launched a public information campaign ahead of the July 24–September 6 summer holidays in Brandenburg to reinforce existing youth employment rules.
  • Social Minister Britta Müller underscored that the safety and health protection of underage workers remains the top priority of any holiday job.
  • The campaign calls on students and their parents to familiarize themselves with legal requirements and secure parental consent where necessary.
  • Children under 13 are prohibited from working while those aged 13 to 15 may perform light tasks for up to two hours per day with parental approval.
  • Teenagers aged 15 and older may work up to eight hours daily and 40 hours weekly for no more than four weeks annually and must avoid hazardous or overly strenuous tasks.