Term-time rules:
During term time at 16, you can work a maximum of 12 hours a week. This includes:
- a maximum of 2 hours on school days and Sundays
- a maximum of 8 hours on Saturdays
School holiday rules:
16-year-olds can work a maximum of 35 hours a week. This includes:
- a maximum of 8 hours on weekdays and Saturdays
- a maximum of 2 hours on Sundays
Pay:
Once you’re 16 you should be paid at least the National Minimum Wage, which currently stands at £4.35 per hour (2019/20).
Type of work:
You’re not allowed to work in betting shops, in most roles in pubs or in an environment that could be bad for your health, education or well-being. Contact your local council’s education department or education welfare service if you want to find out more.
You can find out more about the rules on GOV.UK (you’ll leave the Halifax site).
Information correct as at November 2019