The Employment of Young People The Employment of

The Employment of Young People

The Employment of Young People and the Law

The Law Says: No one under 13 may be employed Restricts: the type of job & hours Makes: the employer responsible

What is Employment? A child is employed if (s)he assists in any trade or occupation carried on for profit whether or not the child receives pay or reward. It also applies whether or not the parent is the employer.

Benefits of part time work Social Skills Money Work Experience Reference

Hours you can work 2 Hours on a school day 5 Hours on Saturday 2 Hours on Sunday 12 Hours a week in term-time 25 Hours a week in school holiday • • BUT REMEMBER NOT BEFORE 7 AM NOT AFTER 7 PM

WORK YOU CAN DO Deliver Newspapers Work in a Hairdressers Office Work in a Shop Waiting on Cleaning/Washing up

WORK YOU CAN’T DO Telephone Sales Personal Care Pub/Bar Work Amusement Arcades Cinema/Nightclub Fairground Work in a Commercial Kitchen or Prepare Food Refuse Work

What do you need? A work permit Until the end of year 11

If I don’t have a permit? You are working illegally and you will not be covered by your employers liability insurance.

YOUR RIGHTS You are entitled to: a 1 hour break after 4 hours a safe working environment 2 weeks holiday (unpaid) No right to a minimum wage no sick pay no pension

After Year 11 The National Minimum Wage rate per hour depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice Year 21 and over 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice* 2014 (current rate) £ 6. 50 £ 5. 13 £ 3. 79 £ 2. 73 From 1 October 2015: • the adult rate will increase by 20 pence to £ 6. 70 per hour • the rate for 18 to 20 year olds will increase by 17 pence to £ 5. 30 per hour • the rate for 16 to 17 year olds will increase by 8 pence to £ 3. 87 per hour • the apprentice rate will increase by 57 pence to £ 3. 30 per hour

National Insurance • Receiving your NI number • What if you don't get one? – Job Centre • Liable for NI deductions when you reach 16 • Threshold £ 155 a week – 12% charged • What does this pay for?

If you take part in performance outside of school. . . You may need a performance licence • If you take part in dance shows, youth theatre groups, modelling, films, or TV shows • If you are signed up with an agency

REMEMBER! Check your employer has a work permit for you Make sure you always carry your employment card with you whilst you are at work Never let your job interfere with your school work…. School is more important! Make sure your employer has done a safety risk assessment for you… and STAY SAFE!

Thank you for Listening Any Questions? ? ?

Still want to know more… Take a leaflet… Telephone the Local Authority Child Employment Officer… 01522 782 030 Visit www. lincolnshire. gov. uk Or email : CEE@lincolnshire. gov. uk