Child Employment Permits – Information for Businesses
If you are employing a school aged child, you must have a permit in place before they start work. This applies to any business or individual employing a child who is of compulsory school age and works part time including:
- After school
- Weekends
- School holidays
- This includes paid and unpaid work.
What you need to do:
- Apply for a permit before employment begins
- Wait for approval before the child starts work
- Make sure working hours and duties are within legal limits
- Complete a risk assessment
Why it matters – these rules are in place to make sure young people are:
- Safe
- Supported
- Able to continue their education
Failure to obtain a valid permit or comply with legal requirements may lead to a fine of up to £1000.
Apply now at:
Child Employment Permit – Conwy County Borough Council
