Is there an age limit for recruiting employees in general companies?

The Labor Contract Law does not cover this aspect. The Labor Law limits the legal working age to 16 years old. ?

Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations:?

According to the Labor Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the legal working age of Chinese workers is: male 16 to 60 years old; Female 16 to 50 years old.

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Article 15 of Chapter II: It is forbidden for employers to recruit minors under the age of 16. Units of literature, art, sports and special arts and crafts that recruit minors under the age of 16 must go through the examination and approval procedures in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state and guarantee their right to receive compulsory education.

Article 58 The State applies special labor protection to female workers and underage workers. Underage workers refer to workers who have reached the age of 16 but have not reached the age of 18.

Article 64 underage workers shall not be arranged to engage in underground, toxic and harmful labor with the fourth level of physical labor intensity stipulated by the state and other jobs that are forbidden.