1 Introduction

You've heard all the stories of young people being taken advantage of whilst at work. So you're probably really worried. Well, to help you avoid becoming one of those stories, you should 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, 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 can't 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.