Employment of children

Question 1

Only when can children work?

Answer 1

At the extent of their health, development and education

Question 2

What professions do young children usually work in?

Answer 2

Entertainment, modelling and sport

Question 3

How long must you stay in education for?

Answer 3

Until you’re 18

Question 4

How old are you when you get your national insurance number?

Answer 4

16

Question 5

Why does the working time regulation law exist?

Answer 5

The law exists with children because people must not affect their health, education and development

They could easily be exploited and so the law stops this

Question 6

Rule for everyday?

Answer 6

No work before 7am or after 7pm

Question 7

Rule for school days?

Answer 7

No more than two hours per day (12 hours a week)

Question 8

Rule for weekends and school holidays?

Answer 8

Saturdays allow the most time for those aged under 15

Children can work up to 5 hours paid and 8 for those over 15

Sundays are limited to 2 hours paid employment

School holidays are set at the Saturday rates max of 25 hours per week

Question 9

Breaks

Answer 9

1 hour in 5 to be a rest period

Leisure industry employers must apply to the local authority for a permit and parent/guardian to sign

Question 10

Ages 16-18

Answer 10

A maximum of an 8 hour working day (40 hours per week)
Set breaks included
Two days off per week
Usually no night work

16-17 year old’s are entitled to a national minimum wage: £3.87