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Is a job at 13 banned in Norway?

Partly. A job at 13 is restricted in Norway. From 13: light work like paper rounds, with a parent's consent.

Regulation on organisation, management and employee participation ch. 12, s.12-2: children who have turned 13 may do light work (e.g. paper delivery, simple office or shop work) with a parent's written consent (Arbeidstilsynet; ung.no).

Source: Regulation s.12-2

• Norway is one of 41 countries where a job at 13 is banned, and 36 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 3 (Russia).
• In Europe: banned in 16 of 39 countries.

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