Child employment

The law governing child employment exists to protect children against exploitation. It applies if children of compulsory school age who have a part-time job. The law and local bylaws govern employment of children.

It is an employer's responsibility to ensure that:

• No child under 14 years of age is employed (a child of 13 may be employed in one of the permitted types of employment listed in the bylaws)
• No child is employed in a prohibited occupation
• Children are employed for the correct number of hours; and
• Children are dressed and equipped suitably for the job indoors and out
• Children are employed only in light work

The Employment of School Children application form is also available to download. When completed, this form should be returned to:

Sandra Watkins
North Lincolnshire Council
Children & Young People's Service
Hewson House
PO Box 35
Station Road
Brigg
North Lincolnshire
DN20 8XJ

This must be within seven days of the start of employment of the child.

For further information on child employment please contact Sandra Watkins on 01724 297235 or Mary Mayfield on 01724 297139.

Other useful information

• Performance and stage licences for school age children.
• Work experience and school aged pupils.

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