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Working Hours

Under the Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2002, young people aged 16 and 17 are not allowed to work over a set number of hours per week. The same legislation also restricts the time of day a young person can work – however exceptions can apply in particular circumstances in the case of certain kinds of employment.  At age 18, workers are subject to the same regulations as other adult workers.

Further details can be obtained from the www.berr.gov.uk website or the Working Time Regulations helpline 0845 6000925.