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Businesses employing children under the age of 15 are being reminded to follow Victoria's child employment laws as school holiday shifts increase.

Workforce Inspectorate Victoria says recent investigations found almost one in three businesses employing children under 15 were breaching the maximum working hours allowed under their child employment licence.

Deputy Commissioner Lily Dekic said while part-time work provides valuable experience for young people, employers have a responsibility to ensure children are working safely and within the law.

"Businesses that employ kids under the age of 15 are providing a great opportunity for them to get work experience and earn some money. We want to help these businesses employ kids safely and legally," Ms Dekic said.

Under Victorian regulations, children under 15 can work a maximum of three hours a day and 12 hours a week during the school term and cannot work during school hours.

During school holidays, they can work up to six hours a day and a maximum of 30 hours a week, with all work required to take place between 6am and 9pm.

Employers must also provide a 30-minute rest break after every three hours worked and ensure children have at least 12 hours between shifts.

Ms Dekic said employers should remember that young workers are still developing and require appropriate supervision and adequate rest.

"It's important for employers to remember kids are still developing, they need proper supervision, rest breaks...

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