Is my child allowed to work at this age?
Belgium
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Do you have a child aged 12-16?

Minors under the age of 15 or who are still subject to compulsory schooling on a full-time basis may not work. Compulsory full-time compulsory education exists until the age of 15 years is reached. From the age of 15, students can enter into a student employment contract. For minors under the age of 15 there are some exceptions to the general prohibition of work.

These are exclusively:

- activities that are part of the education or training of children

- exceptionally activities for which a derogation is granted.

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