Stop - Think About Getting A Part-Time Job
Ready - Apply for a work permit
Go - To work
The Suffolk bye-laws say:
- children under the age of 13 are not allowed to work
- every young person who works must have a work permit.
A young person aged 13 and above may be employed in a
shop/hairdressing salon subject to the days and hours below:
|
|
Age (Years) |
Hours |
|
Weekdays |
13-15+ |
Not before 7.00am;
Not after 7.00pm |
|
Saturdays/School Holidays |
13-14
15+ |
Five hours per day;
Eight hours per day |
|
Sundays |
13-15+ |
Only two hours between 7.00am and 7.00pm |
|
Maximum hours per week during term time |
13-15+ |
12 hours |
See the full Suffolk Byelaws on the Employment of Children
1998 (PDF, 30Kb)
Advice:
- Check on safety procedures in the shop/salon
- Check that you are properly trained
- Don't be tempted to work extra hours
- Don't be afraid to say NO if a job is unsafe
- Check allergies if you develop any (they may be related to your
work environment).
Notes:
Make sure your employer has completed a risk assessment.
A work permit may be withdrawn or amended at any time by the
Director of Education if it is established that the employment is
affecting your education.
Remember, you cannot work without a work permit.
Download an
application form for a work permit. (Word,
115Kb)