Young people and children

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  Tasks

  Employ a child in compliance with the law

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  Tasks

  Employ a young person in compliance with the law

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  Training

  Work experience quiz - line manager training

  A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on the law and practice relating to work experience placements.

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  Employment law cases

  Case of the week: Age discrimination against younger workers

  This week's case of the week, provided by Addleshaw Goddard, covers age discrimination against younger workers.

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  FAQs

  Must an employer permit a 16 or 17 year old to be accompanied by a parent at a disciplinary or grievance hearing?

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  FAQs

  Do young persons have the same employment rights as people over 18?

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  FAQs

  Is it permissible to employ children?

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  FAQs

  What is the maximum number of hours a young worker under the age of 18 may work?

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  FAQs

  Can a young worker decide to work more than the limit imposed by the Working Time Regulations 1998?

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  FAQs

  What is the minimum amount of rest a worker under 18 must be allowed?