Young People
Holidays and Hours Index
Night
working
Parental Leave
Part-time working
Rest Breaks
External Links
The youngest age your child can work is 13 years old. There are
a few exceptions e.g. stage or television work (see link opposite).
Children aged between 13 and 15 may not work:
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Without an employment permit issued by the local education authority.
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In any industrial setting e.g. factory, industrial site etc
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During school hours.
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Before 7am or after 7pm.
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For more than one hour before school.
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For more than four hours without taking a break of at least one hour.
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Without having a two week break from any work during the school holidays in each calendar year.
During school term, no more than:
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Two hours on Sundays.
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5 hours on Saturdays (13-14 year olds).
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8 hours on Saturdays (15-16 years olds).
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12 hours per week.
During school holidays, no more than:
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Two hours on Sundays.
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For 13-14 year olds, 25 hours per week.
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For 13-14 year olds, a maximum of 5 hours per day (Mon - Sat)
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For 15-16 year olds 35 hours per week.
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For 15-16 year olds 8 hours on weekdays and Saturdays.