1. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 1 Temporary and part-time employment for 15-18 year olds Mr C Stuart

2. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 2 Some definitions Temporary - you only do it for a short time, e.g. over a summer Temporary - you only do it for a short time, e.g. over a summer Part-time - you do it regularly for a few hours each week, e.g. a Saturday job Part-time - you do it regularly for a few hours each week, e.g. a Saturday job Seasonal - only available at certain times of the year Seasonal - only available at certain times of the year Employment - paid contractual work. Helping in your parents’ shop doesn’t count! Employment - paid contractual work. Helping in your parents’ shop doesn’t count!

3. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 3 Note The rest of this presentation refers to part-time employment, but mostly also applies to temporary employment. The rest of this presentation refers to part-time employment, but mostly also applies to temporary employment. Although more informal work such as gardening for your neighbours isn’t regarded as employment legally, young people would be wise to keep to hours and conditions stated in employment regulations for their own well- being. Although more informal work such as gardening for your neighbours isn’t regarded as employment legally, young people would be wise to keep to hours and conditions stated in employment regulations for their own well- being.

4. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 4 The Law Employers are bound by the Children (Protection at Work) Regulations These apply to young people taking on part- time employment while still at school.

5. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 5 During a school week No young person may be employed before the close of school on any day before the close of school on any day before 7am or after 7pm on any day before 7am or after 7pm on any day for more than 12 hours in any week for more than 12 hours in any week for more than 2 hours on a Sunday for more than 2 hours on a Sunday

6. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 6 During a non-school week No young person may be employed for more than 8 hours any day for more than 8 hours any day for more than 35 hours in any week for more than 35 hours in any week without having 2 weeks’ holiday a year if wanted without having 2 weeks’ holiday a year if wanted

7. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 7 Place of work - 1 No young person may be employed in a mine or quarry mine or quarry construction or demolition area construction or demolition area factory or workshop factory or workshop

8. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 8 Place of work - 2 Most local authorities prohibit employment in hotel kitchens hotel kitchens carry out food shops carry out food shops restaurants and pubs restaurants and pubs chemical retailers (e.g. petrol, meths) chemical retailers (e.g. petrol, meths) window cleaning window cleaning

9. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 9 Advice - Who to ask for a job Don’t ask the school for a list of employers Don’t ask the school for a list of employers There isn’t one! There isn’t one! Many employers avoid employing young people because of the paperwork involved, so someone you know is more likely to be supportive Many employers avoid employing young people because of the paperwork involved, so someone you know is more likely to be supportive Parents and other relations Parents and other relations Parents of friends and friends of parents Parents of friends and friends of parents Friends already in employment can ask for you Friends already in employment can ask for you If they are well-thought of, it may act in your favour If they are well-thought of, it may act in your favour Ask older pupils Ask older pupils They may know who has previously offered jobs They may know who has previously offered jobs Send a letter to any company you think may offer seasonal jobs Send a letter to any company you think may offer seasonal jobs

10. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 10 Advice - other Ask well in advance to avoid being left out Ask well in advance to avoid being left out Particularly true of seasonal work, where there is often a rush for jobs Particularly true of seasonal work, where there is often a rush for jobs Contact employer you have previously been with Contact employer you have previously been with Makes the application process easier (no interviews, less paperwork) Makes the application process easier (no interviews, less paperwork)

11. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 11 Tips about references A good reference greatly increases your chance of getting a job A good reference greatly increases your chance of getting a job When applying for a job, include a copy of a good reference you already have as a result of previous employment When applying for a job, include a copy of a good reference you already have as a result of previous employment Your Guidance Teacher may be able to write you a reference. Your Guidance Teacher may be able to write you a reference. Ask early as any request received in school during a holiday may not be replied to for a while Ask early as any request received in school during a holiday may not be replied to for a while Ask for a reference when you leave part-time employment and make several photocopies Ask for a reference when you leave part-time employment and make several photocopies A reference is a letter which summarises what you would be like to employ. It is normally written by a previous employer or your Guidance Teacher.

12. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 12 And finally … Different regulations apply if you leave school at 16 and get a full-time job leave school at 16 and get a full-time job e.g. Working Time Regulations e.g. Working Time Regulations go to college and do a work placement as part of your course go to college and do a work placement as part of your course e.g. Education (Work Experience) Act e.g. Education (Work Experience) Act do an apprenticeship and need time off to study for qualifications do an apprenticeship and need time off to study for qualifications e.g. Training Regulations e.g. Training Regulations

13. CPS v1 Nov 08Info sourced from www.croner-i.croner.co.uk 13 Now go get that job!!!!