Section 205: Women not to be employed in factories . . . within four weeks after birth of a child.

Public Health Act 1936 · 1936 c. 49View on legislation.gov.uk

Public Health Act 1936
- Section 204: Powers of welfare authority with respect to maternity and child welfare.
- Section 206: Notices to be given by persons receiving children for reward.

Part VII: Notification of Births; Maternity and Child Welfare, and Child Life Protection

If the occupier of a factory . . . knowingly allows a woman to be employed therein within four weeks after she has given birth to a child, he shall be liable to a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale. ...

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