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know your rights - what the law says...You've heard all the stories of young people being taken advantage of whilst at work, well to help you avoid becoming one of these stories, know your legal rights for employment.If you are in compulsory full-time education (ie 15 and under), then... Working time is limited to eight hours a day, or 40 hours a week for work performed under a training scheme, or work experience scheme. During term time and outside of school hours, you can only work up to two hours a day, or 12 hours a week Outside of term time, you are allowed to work up to seven hours a day, (35 hours per week). If you are 15 then you can work 8 hours a day (40 hours per week). If you are under 13, then you cant work - its the law!!! For people aged 15 - 18 who aren't legally required to attend compulsory full-time education, then... You are allowed to work up to 8 hours a day (40 hours per week), (This includes work experience or training schemes). If you've got more than one job then the working times are cumulative. The environment in which you work: Under no circumstances should any of the above working hours be detrimental to regular school attendance or adversely effect the ability to benefit from education. Where you work more than four and a half hours in a day, you are entitled to a break of at least 30 minutes which should be a single break (if possible.) The employer: Your employer must tell you of any possible health & safety risks and procedures. If you are below the age of 15 then your parents must be told of any health and safety procedures. pupiline  back to the top back to the features directory |