Did you know that if you employ a young person between the ages of 13 and 17 you need a permit?
How do I get a permit?
Employment permits are specific to the child, the employer, the place of work and the type and hours of work. If a child has more than one job, they will need a permit for each job.
Employment permits depend on where the child will be working not the head office of the employer.
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To apply for a child employment permit you’ll need to complete an application form and return it to the address on the form together with;
- A risk assessment relating to the activities planned for the young person
- Copies of employers public and personal liability insurance
- 2 passport style photographs of the child
To obtain a permit please contact
The Child Employment team on child_employment@wrexham.gov.uk or on 01978 268140.
Here’s some useful advice about employing young people:
- By law you cannot employ a child under the age of 13
- You can apply for a permit once the child has had their 13th birthday
- Children can only be employed in specific types of work
- No child can work at any time between 7pm and 7am
- No child can work more than 2 hours on a school day
- A child who works for 4 hours must have a break of at least 1 hour
- There are different working hours allowed for 13/14 year olds and 15/16 year olds
- No child can work for more 2 hours on a Sunday
Fines and penalties
If you fail to obtain a work permit for a child that you employ, you may be fined up to £1,000.
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