© - ATH all rights reserved - Edition 2024 33 2024 EMPLOYER’S GUIDE WEEKLY TIME OFF Young workers have 2 consecutive days off unless stated otherwise by a company agreement or otherwise by an extended sector agreement. However, they must have 36 consecutive hours off. Failing an exemption, one of the 2 days off must be a Sunday. N.B. : no exceptions are possible for young people under 16 years of age (except for entertainment businesses). NIGHT WORK Night working for young workers under 18 is totally prohibited : • Between 10 pm and 6 am, for young people aged between 16 and 18, • Between 8 pm and 6 am, for young people aged under 16. The employment inspectorate can allow exceptional exemptions or exemptions in certain business sectors. For example, young people aged between 16 and 18 can work certain night hours in businesses in the bakery, pâtisserie, catering and entertainment sectors. Any breach of night working regulations is liable for a category 5 fine (amount page 85). PAID HOLIDAYS Regardless of his/her length of service, any employee under the age of 21 on 30 April of the previous year is entitled, if requested, to 30 working days paid leave on the basis of holidays actually acquired. Young employees under the age of 21 on 30 April of the previous year are entitled to 2 additional paid holiday days per dependent child. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Although some public holidays are not taken in the company, young workers must not work on statutory public holidays. However, an extended sector collective agreement or a company agreement might provide an exemption to this, in certain sectors (hotels, restaurants, bakery, butchers...) In this case, young workers must benefit from the provisions relating to weekly time off such as the 36 hours of consecutive rest. Ask us about the provisions applicable to your occupation. MEDICAL Young people under the age of 18 are eligible for a preliminary medical prior to being hired.
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