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Can 17 year olds work past 10pm UK?

If you're over school leaving age and under 18, you can't usually work between 10pm and 6am. If your contract says you have to work until 11pm that's alright but you shouldn't start work before 7am the next morning. You can be asked to work at other times in exceptional circumstances.
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Can I work 6 hours without a break UK?

Workers have the right to one uninterrupted 20 minute rest break during their working day, if they work more than 6 hours a day. This could be a tea or lunch break. The break doesn't have to be paid - it depends on their employment contract.
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What are the child labor laws in the UK?

During term time children can only work a maximum of 12 hours a week. This includes: a maximum of 2 hours on school days and Sundays. a maximum of 5 hours on Saturdays for 13 to 14-year-olds, or 8 hours for 15 to 16-year-olds.
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What is the youngest age to work in the UK?

Part-time work

The youngest age a child can work part-time is 13, except children involved in areas like: television.
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What is the maximum hours allowed to work in a day UK?

You shouldn't have to work more than an average of 8 hours in each 24-hour period, averaged out over 17 weeks. You can work more than 8 hours a day as long as the average over 17 weeks is no more than 8.
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How to Find a Jobs for 16 & 17 Year Olds

What time can a 17 year old work until UK?

Check what times of day you can work

In most jobs, you can't normally be asked to work between 10pm and 6am. If your contract says you have to work until 11pm, that's alright but you shouldn't start work before 7am the next morning. You can be asked to work at other times in exceptional circumstances.
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What hours can a 17 year old work in the UK?

16 and 17 year olds

You'll only be able to work for eight hours every day, or a total of 40 hours over the course of a week. You can't usually work an overnight shift, but there are some exceptional circumstances where you can.
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What can you do at 17 UK?

At 17 you can:
  • Hold a license to drive a car, small motorcycle or tractor.
  • Hold a private pilot's licence.
  • Give blood.
  • Train to be an officer in the Armed Forces (Army from 17 years 9 months, Navy from 17 years, Air Force from 17 years 6 months).
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Can a 17 year old work in a commercial kitchen UK?

FAQ 4 - Can children work in a commercial kitchen? All local authority byelaws forbid children of compulsory school age from working in a commercial kitchen, ie in the room or area where food is prepared or cooked for sale or for profit.
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What can you legally do at 16 UK?

You can work full time if you have left school, have a National Insurance number and the job has accredited training. You can give consent and have sex. You can be prosecuted for having sex with someone who is under 16. You can apply for your own passport with a parent's consent.
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What is the penalty for child Labour in the UK?

Failure to comply with the Child Employment Legislation can lead to prosecution. The penalty for an offence under this legislation is £1000 fine or 6 months in prison.
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Is child Labour illegal in UK?

The general rule is that a young person under school leaving age (16) can get a part-time job from the age of 14. However, they can only be employed in what is considered 'light work'. This means that they cannot do any job that may affect their health and safety or interfere with their education.
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When was child labor banned UK?

Children and Young Persons Act 1933.
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Do I get a break on a 4 hour shift UK?

Rest breaks

The time worked must be greater than six hours in order to qualify, and this applies to longer shifts, such as eight, ten or twelve hours. There is no break entitlement for a 4-hour or 6-hour shift, as shifts under six hours do not qualify.
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Is it legal to work 7 days in a row UK?

It is not illegal to work 7 days in a row in the UK but employees have the right to a 24-hour uninterrupted rest period for a 7-day period. If an employee works for more than 7 days straight, they have the right to have a 48-hour uninterrupted rest period for each 14-day period.
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How many breaks do you get in a 5 hour shift UK?

If you work for more than 4 hours and 30 minutes in a day, you're entitled to a rest break of at least 30 minutes - for example a tea or lunch break. This should be one continuous break if possible. You must be allowed to take it during the day rather than at the beginning or end.
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Do McDonald's hire 14 year olds UK?

How old do you need to be to work at McDonald's? You must be of school-leaving age (except for Student Work Experience opportunities).
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Can I refuse to work alone UK?

There is no general legal prohibition on working alone. However, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers have legal duties to assess all risks to health and safety, including the risk of lone working.
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How late can a 17 year old work in NH?

No youth who works more than 2 nights a week past 8:00pm or before 6:00am is allowed to work more than 8 hours in any shift during that work week. (RSA 276-A:11 and RSA 276-A:13). If a person is 18 and still in high school, are they considered to be a youth?
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What are the rights of a 17 year old in the UK?

Aged 16-17

You can leave home without your parents' or carers' permission. Or they can ask you to leave. But it's important to think carefully before deciding to move out and leave home.
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Are you a minor at 17 UK?

In England, a child is defined as anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. Child protection guidance points out that even if a child has reached 16 years of age and is: living independently. in further education.
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Is 21 and 17 legal UK?

The age of consent in the UK is 16, it is not illegal for a 17 year old to have sex with someone in their 20s.
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Do 16 or 17 year olds have any work hour restrictions?

Youth who are 16 and 17 years old and enrolled in a work experience or cooperative vocational program approved by the California Department of Education may work until 12:30 a.m. on any day and may work more than 8 hours on a school day.
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What is the maximum working hours for under 18 in the UK?

You cannot work more than 48 hours a week on average - normally averaged over 17 weeks. This law is sometimes called the 'working time directive' or 'working time regulations'. You can choose to work more by opting out of the 48-hour week. If you're under 18, you cannot work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.
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How many breaks do you get in an 8 hour shift UK?

By UK law, an employee that works for more than 6 consecutive hours can take a 20-minute break. This also applies to 8-hour shifts, a common pattern in many industries.
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