Employing young workers

• Author:
• Nick Thompson

A level results are out, and this may mean new additions to work forces all over the country, but what considerations to employers need to have when employing young people?

For employment purposes, a young person can be defined as a person between the age of 16 and 18. When becoming a young employee they gain particular rights, relating to rest periods and hourly rates. It is important for businesses to keep track of current young worker legislation, such as the National Minimum Wage Act 199... (389 more words)

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