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Is a job at 13 banned in Germany?

Partly. A job at 13 is restricted in Germany. From 13: light work like paper rounds, 2 hours a day, with consent.

Youth Employment Protection Act s.5(3): from 13, with parental consent, light work (paper rounds, babysitting, tutoring) up to 2 h a day; KindArbSchV lists the jobs.

Source: JArbSchG s.5(3)

• Germany is one of 41 countries where a job at 13 is banned, and 36 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 3 of 9 (Belgium, Czechia and Poland).
• In Europe: banned in 16 of 39 countries.

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