S.L. 594.16 Art. 8Hours of work.

(1) The hours of work of apprentices shall not exceed the ordinary hours applicable to the employer’s establishment in accordance with the provisions of the Employment and Industrial

Relations Act.

(2) No employer shall engage an apprentice on overtime without the prior approval in writing of the Director of Labour, who may, in granting such approval, impose such conditions as he may deem fit. The rates of remuneration for overtime work shall be those specified in the Wage Regulation Order applicable to the establishment.

(3) The provisions of this regulation shall be subject to the provisions of the Young Persons (Employment) Regulations, in the case of apprentices between 15 and 18 years of age.