Service Description: Some students will take the opportunity of some part time working and it is important that parents understand the legal position with regard to this. Parents / Carers should be aware that the law regulating the employment / working of young people is quite specific. Employers MUST complete and submit an Application for Child Employment (Form WM8) to the Local Authority for approval before employment can begin. This form can be found on the Council's website to complete and submit on-line or it can be printed and posted. A copy of the employer's risk assessment must also accompany the application. Click on the 'Forms' tab above to complete an application.
Also known as:- Employment Licence, Employment under the age of 16, Paid Work or Work Experience and school Aged Pupils, Work Permits
Answer: Yes. Children may not work before 7.00 am or after 7.00 pm on any day. Children may not work for more than 2 hours on a Sunday or any school day. On school days this can be an hour before and an hour after school, or two hours after school. During school holidays and Saturdays they cannot work for more than 4 hours without a rest break of 1 hour. There must also be evidence of a ‘holiday break’ during school holiday working and there are also maximum total number of hours that can be worked during the holidays depending on their age: If they are aged13-14 years old the maximum number of hours they can work in any week is 25 hours. If aged 15 years and over, but still of compulsory school age the maximum is 35 hours. - Related Link