| Category | Child | Young Person |
|---|---|---|
| Definition / Age | Age 13 up to 16 or minimum school leaving age (last Friday of June in the year GCSEs are normally taken) | Age 16 or 17 and above the minimum school leaving age |
| Maximum Weekly Hours (Term Time) | Maximum 12 hours per week • Up to 2 hours on school days and Sundays | Maximum 40 hours per week Up to 8 hours per day |
| Maximum Weekly Hours (School Holidays) | Aged 13–14: Maximum 25 hours per week • Up to 5 hours on weekdays and Saturdays • Up to 2 hours on SundaysAged 15–16: Maximum 35 hours per week • Up to 8 hours on weekdays and Saturdays • Up to 2 hours on Sundays | Maximum 40 hours per week Up to 8 hours per day |
| Restricted Working Times | Must not work before 7am or after 7pm | Must not work before 7am or after 10pm May work until midnight or from 4am only if: |
| Breaks | 1 hour break if working 4 hours or more | 30-minute break if working longer than 4.5 hours |
| Rest Periods | 12 hours rest in any 24-hour period | 12 hours rest in any 24-hour period 48 hours rest taken together each week |
| Restricted Jobs | Local byelaws may restrict jobs or tasks Contact the Education or Education Welfare Department Risk assessments may identify prohibited tasks | Risk assessments may identify prohibited tasks or equipment |
