19/01/2016 Child Employment Your Name Child Employment Officer Your Authority Telephone: your number

19/01/2016 What is Child Employment? “Employment” includes assistance in any trade or occupation which is profit making, whether or not payment is received for that assistance You are covered by the rules of ‘Child Employment’ until you have completed Year 11.

19/01/2016 The Law Cannot work until aged 13 Hours, days and type of employment Rest breaks and holiday period Employment must be registered for a work permit to be issued The employer can be prosecuted for failing to comply The Law is there to protect you

19/01/2016 Employment at age 13 Light Work Only

19/01/2016 Prohibited Employment 1 Commercial kitchens Telephone sales Pub and bar work Building sites Cinema, theatre, discotheque Sale or delivery of alcohol Preparation of meat or fish for sale Collecting money door to door

19/01/2016 Prohibited Employment 2 Fairground and amusement arcades Gambling clubs Cleaning & operating machinery Delivery of fuel oils Delivery of milk Collecting or sorting refuse Use of firearms

19/01/2016 Prohibited Employment 3 Street Trading activities Markets Personal care of residents in care homes Any work which is 3m above ground level Exposure to harmful chemicals Exposure to adult material

19/01/2016 Hours of Work Between 7.00 a.m p.m Break - 1 hour after 4 hours continuous work 2 weeks holiday in 12 months Sunday2 hrs maximum Saturday5 hrs (13/14 yrs) 8 hrs (15/16 yrs)

19/01/2016 Hours of Work Term Time 1 hour before school and 1 hour after school OR 2 hours after school Maximum 12 hours per week

19/01/2016 Maximum 25 hours per week - 13/14 years Maximum 35 hours per week - 15/16 years Hours of Work School Holidays

19/01/2016 Work Permit Application Employer MUST complete an Employer’s Registration Form Employer must undertake a risk assessment Signatures from Employer Parent/Carer, and YOU Work Permit

19/01/2016 You are being employed illegally If you have an accident at work you may not be covered by your employers liability insurance If you have a job tell your employer about this presentation If you are not registered for employment...

19/01/2016 What about…? Babysitting Pay More than one job Further advice

19/01/2016 Problems Do not be afraid to say NO if an employer asks you to do something which is dangerous, or which you feel uncomfortable doing If you are not happy with what you are being asked to do, discuss the issue with your employer or parent, or contact the Child Employment Team for advice

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Your Name Child Employment Officer Your local authority Telephone: your contact details