Question: Who hires 16-year-olds?

Did you know that there are specific rules about how and when a 16-year-old can work?

Because 16-year-olds are still in school, their working hours are restricted to fit around their studies.

During term time, you can work a maximum of 12 hours a week. On Saturdays, you can work a maximum of 8 hours. That’s a full day!

However, on both school days and Sundays, you are limited to just 2 hours.

You also cannot work before 7 am and after 7 pm.

During school holiday, you can work a maximum of 35 hours a week.

This includes a maximum of 8 hours Monday to Saturday.

On Sunday you’re only allowed to work a maximum of 2 hours.

This is a list of some national employers who hire from 16.

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