Child Employment
The Byelaw contained in the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (amended) and the Children (Protection at Work) Regulations 1998 govern what hours and type of work children and young people can do.
Your child may want to earn some extra pocket money. However, there are laws to protect your child which govern what hours and the type of work children of compulsory school age may undertake.
Any employer who allows a child of school age to work without first obtaining a work permit is breaking the law and could be prosecuted under the Bye-law contained in the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (amended) and the Children (Protection at Work) Regulations 1998.
Employers who contravene the rules may face fines of up to £1,000 and find they are not covered by their insurance in the event of an accident.
Children over 13 years of age may work in their spare time in any of the occupations shown below, but first they must be granted a work permit.
An application form must be completed by the employer, signed by the parent or guardian of the child, and returned to the Education Welfare Service. When authorised, a work permit will be issued to the child and notification sent to the employer.
Please follow the link at the bottom of this section to download an application form, and submit it to the Education Welfare Service.
North East Lincolnshire Council's Education Welfare Service can provide further information on Child Employment Law. Permits are free.
For further help or advice please contact us: Tel (01472) 323208 or email
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