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Child employment – what you need to know Working part-time can be hugely beneficial for young people. It gives them the chance to earn some money and gain valuable experience to build skills for future jobs. Children can take paid jobs from the age of 13 and can work in a variety of places from delivering newspapers to working in shops and cafes. There are restrictions on the type of work they can do, when they can do it and how much time they can work to make sure their health and education are not affected. These vary by the nature of the work and age of the child. Employers must apply for a free child employment permit before young people start work. Employing a child without a permit is illegal and means they will not be covered by the employer’s insurance. If your child has a Saturday or part-time job please make sure their employer has a licence for them. For more information visit www.salford.gov.uk/child-employment
Please contact Salford City Council’s child employment team by emailing childemployment@salford.gov.uk or calling 0161 603 4350 to check if children are properly licenced or report any concerns.
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