The work hours of a person aged between 15 and less than 18 shall not exceed seven hours per day and 35 hours per week: Provided, That the work hours may only be extended by up to one hour per day and five hours per week by a mutual agreement between the parties concerned. <Amended on Mar. 20, 2018; May 26, 2020>
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Labor Standards Act — Article 69 (Work Hours)
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