In the UK, teenagers aged 13-16 are limited to a maximum of 12 hours per week during term time (max 2 hours on school days/Sundays) and 25-35 hours during holidays. Working hours are strictly 7 AM to 7 PM, with a 1-hour break required after 4 hours.  

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Those over school leaving age (16+) are limited to 40 hours per week. In England, you can leave school on the last Friday in June if you’ll be 16 by the end of the summer holidays 

 

Key working hour regulations (UK):

 

• Ages 13-14: Max 12 hours/week (term), 25 hours/week (holidays), 2 hours on Sundays. 

• Ages 15-16: Max 12 hours/week (term), 35 hours/week (holidays), 2 hours on Sundays. 

• Daily limits: Max 8 hours a day, or 2 hours on a Sunday or school day. 

• Times: work must be between 7 AM and 7 PM, but not during school hours. 

• Breaks: 1 hour break if working over 4 hours. 

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• Age 16-17: Maximum 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.  

• Cannot work during school hours. 

• Must have a 2-week break from work per year. 

• Local by-laws may restrict specific types of work. 

• Young workers (under 18) must have at least 12 hours off between working days. 

Source: www.gov.uk

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In Nottinghamshire

A child aged 13 can only be employed to do light work in:

 

         (a)    agriculture or horticulture on an occasional basis for their parents or guardians;

         (b)    delivery of newspapers, journals and other printed material, subject to the provisions of Byelaw 3(j);

         (c)    shop work, including shelf stacking;

         (d)    hairdressing salons;

         (e)    office work;

         (f)     car washing by hand in a private residential setting;

         (g)    in a café or restaurant;

         (h)    in riding stables;

         (i)     domestic work in hotels and other establishments offering accommodation.

Source: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk