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As an employer you need to be aware of the various legal responsibilities in place to protect the health and welfare of young people.

We have summarised and broken down the rules and responsibilities that you will need to know as an employer of young people.

Rules and responsibilities - Under 16
Rules and responsibilities - 16-17yr olds
Working time directive

Please read our separate section for information regarding the minimum wage

For more information on acts of parliament please visit our legislation area