Some factories reportedly make children work late and sleep in the factories. Allegedly, they are fed only bread and a cup of tea. 7 Normal work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. A Department of Labor official found during a visit to one factory that the building's doors are locked during work hours. The shoe industry in Lesotho utilizes home-based production.
Workers bring materials home so that the entire family can contribute to the manufacturing process.
Children as young as six manufacture shoe parts for up to eight hours per day. The Employment Amendment Act of 1977 establishes 15 as the minimum age for work in mining, industry, and commercial undertakings under. In addition, children under the age of 16 may not work for more than four consecutive hours without a break or for more than eight hours per day. The minimum age for dangerous work is established as 16. Thirteen labor officers in 10 districts are responsible for enforcing Lesotho's labor laws.