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March 22, 1841: Legislative limitation of child labor
On March 22, 1841, a law limited in France, for the first time, the work of children employed in factories, factories or workshops. The law is promulgated by Louis-Philippe, King of the French, Marshal Jean-de-Dieu Soult being President of the Council. It is inspired by a similar law enacted in England eight years earlier, in 1833.
Article 2 states:
Children must be at least eight years old to be admitted.
From eight to twelve years of age, they could not be employed in actual work for more than eight hours out of twenty-four, divided by a rest.
From twelve to sixteen years of age, they could not be employed in actual work for more than twelve hours out of twenty-four, divided by rest.
This work can only take place from five in the morning to nine in the evening.
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March 22, 1841: Legislative limitation of child labor
On March 22, 1841, a law limited in France, for the first time, the work of children employed in factories, factories or workshops. The law is promulgated by Louis-Philippe, King of the French, Marshal Jean-de-Dieu Soult being President of the Council. It is inspired by a similar law enacted in England eight years earlier, in 1833.
Article 2 states:
Children must be at least eight years old to be admitted.
From eight to twelve years of age, they could not be employed in actual work for more than eight hours out of twenty-four, divided by a rest.
From twelve to sixteen years of age, they could not be employed in actual work for more than twelve hours out of twenty-four, divided by rest.
This work can only take place from five in the morning to nine in the evening.
created with Midjourney / PS