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Is a job at 13 banned in Spain?

Yes. A job at 13 is banned in Spain. No job until 16; younger only in public shows, with a permit.

Workers' Statute (RDL 2/2015) art. 6.1: 'Se prohibe la admision al trabajo a los menores de dieciseis anos'; only public shows with labour-authority permit (art. 6.4). Consolidated BOE text.

Source: Workers' Statute art. 6

• Spain is one of 41 countries where a job at 13 is banned, and 36 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 2 (Portugal).
• In Europe: banned in 16 of 39 countries.

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