Child Labour: International Standards on Protection Against Abuse of Child Labour and the Labour Law Position of Minors in the Republic of Serbia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51204/IVRS_25204AKeywords:
child labour, labour exploitation, international labour law, Republic of SerbiaAbstract
The article aims to provide an analysis of the phenomenon of child labour through several interrelated legal areas. The concept of child labour is examined, distinguishing between acceptable and unacceptable forms of children's work, in accordance with international standards and Serbian legislation. The article presents the historical development of legal protection for children from hazardous work, along with an analysis of key moments that have shaped contemporary understanding and regulation of this phenomenon. Particular attention is given to the activities of international organizations, such as UNICEF and the ILO, that focus on protecting children's rights and combating child labour, emphasizing their contributions through normative acts, campaigns, policies, and monitoring mechanisms. The paper analyzes the labour rights of minors in the Republic of Serbia, including an overview of the legal norms that regulate the possibilities and conditions for employing children, in accordance with the Labor Law and other relevant sources of Serbian law. Special attention is devoted to the abuse of child labour in the Republic of Serbia, along with an analysis of the legal and institutional challenges faced by competent authorities in combating this issue, as well as recommendations for improving the legal framework and the effectiveness of law enforcement.
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