# Factories Act 1961, Paragraph 61: Prohibition of employment of women after childbirth.


If the occupier of a factory knowingly allows a woman or girl 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, or if the offence was committed during the night level 1 on the standard scale, pounds for each person so employed, and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction within two years after the last conviction for the like offence not less than level 1 on the standard scale for each offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/9-10/34/schedule/FIFTHS/paragraph/61 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/factories-act-1961/schedule-FIFTHS/paragraph-61
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