Children at work

The law specifically protects children in work. There are restrictions on the age children can work, what they can do and there are legal requirements which must be in place when a child is working. A child can only work part time until they have legally left school.

Employment also must not affect a child’s well-being or their education. Children who are employed must have a work permit from their local authority and children who perform may need a licence also from their local authority.