Employment Laws

Former Member

what are they fro under 18's?
mainly whats the max hours they can work a week.

Former Member

48 hours, in line with EU directives. For under 16 it's slightly different though, I believe.

Former Member

http://thesite.org/workandstudy/working/workersrights/workinghoursandrestbreaks
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Workandcareers/Yourrightsandresponsibilitiesatwork/DG_174530

There are a couple of links that might be able to help you with your question.

Former Member

i know for under 16 its work 4 hours, get 2 hours break. but now im over 16 i haven't a clue :O

thanks anyway, i dont mind my hours as it means much money! but it seemed a lot all of a sudden, which made me curious about the laws..