2006-10-03 05:18:41 · 19 answers · asked by baybluv101 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
old enough to be able to spell correctly
2006-10-03 05:20:17 · answer #1 · answered by dobbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that this may vary from state or even local vicinities. I believe the average legal age would be 16, but I have seen cases in which a student who is 15 1/2 and can work. As for how long you can work, 8 hours would be the total in one day, but for workers under 18, it is a legal obligation that they give you a break after 5 hours worked. I know this because I was once a manager at McDonald's. A work permit is also required, you must obtain it from your high school, have the work place fill it out, and then return it to the high school.
2006-10-03 05:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Q. What is the minimum age of employment?
A. A child may work part-time at the age of 13, but only take jobs that are classified as 'light work' and on an occasional basis. The definition of light work varies from local authority to local authority depending on local byelaws.
A child under 13 years of age may not be employed at all (although they may be able to take part in performances, sports and modelling where a payment is made for the child's participation) Before a child can take part in such performance the employer will have to apply for a licence to the local authority.
2006-10-03 05:26:38 · answer #3 · answered by Princess415 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US you have to be 16 and work no more then 20 hours a week. Some places you can be 15 if you have a work permit. But I don't think to many places will allow 15 year olds. Good luck
2006-10-03 05:27:54 · answer #4 · answered by Teresa W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on waht the job is and if u have the right qualifications,,the rights of the working world u are intitled to a break every 4hours and u should not work more than 12hours on one day if ur still at school..u have to be 17 by right and u get the minimun wage but if ur 16 you'll get a little lower in money¬!!
2006-10-03 05:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by tezzmania 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say about 14 or 15. That's about the youngest an employer will hire. However, there ARE things you can do at a younger age to earn money....babysitting, odd jobs for neighbors and friends.
2006-10-03 05:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I could find on the net was this link (below) on The Prince's Trust, it's great for advice about jobs & younger people.
Also you have to check with the employer as it can vary, one refused my daughter training as their insurance didn't cover under 16's
2006-10-03 05:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by Helen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 in most shops 13 for paper round.
During school holidays children may work for up to 5 hours per day (13 & 14)
2006-10-03 05:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by dianafpacker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was working 8 hours from the age of 14 on saturdays.
In UK.
2006-10-03 05:22:16 · answer #9 · answered by Lorraine R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless the law has changed its -
minimum 14 years old
they cant be employed before 7am - that buggers up most paper-rounds.
they cant be employed after 7pm
the cant be employed during school hours on a school day
and they can only do a maximum of 2 hours a day.
2006-10-03 05:24:57 · answer #10 · answered by alatoruk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, I think you have to be 16 (with a National Insurance Number card.) I don't know if this applies to paper rounds etc.
In any case, if you can spell Saturday, you may increase your chances of finding a job!
2006-10-03 05:21:55 · answer #11 · answered by Fragile Rock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋