What Work Hertfordshire 2015 / 2016
Your rights at work
Being at work
There are various rules and laws that apply to the number of hours
you can work and the types of jobs you’re allowed to do if you’re
under 18 years old. For more information go to
www.gov.uk/child-employment
For more
detailed
information
visit the Gov.UK website:
www.gov.uk
How much will I get paid?
The question that everyone wants to know! Your pay will depend on your qualifications, skills,
experience and whether you’re doing an apprenticeship or other training programme. There are
different levels of minimum wage:
33 £3.87(must be above school leaving
age. Doesn’t apply if you’re doing an
apprenticeship.)
33 £5.30 an hour for 18-20 year olds.
33 £6.70 an hour for 21 and over.
33 £3.30 an hour for apprentices age 16 - 18
or in their first year
Based on the minimum wage, the starting salary for an 18
year old could begin at £10,197 a year for a job working 37
hours a week.
The National Living Wage will be introduced in April 2016
for all working people aged 25 and over and will be set at
£7.20 an hour.
Minimum wage correct from 1 October 2015.
Staying on in education or training until 18
(Raising the Participation Age)
Most 16 and 17 year olds choose to stay on in education or
training. From summer 2013, the Government changed the
law so that all young people in England will have to continue
in education or training until their 18th birthday.
This doesn’t mean that you have to stay on at school, there
are a number of options that you can choose:
»» Study full-time such as in a school, college or with a
training provider
»» Full-time work or volunteering combined with parttime education or training
»» An apprenticeship
For more go to www.education.gov.uk
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If you have a job, you may be
eligible for time off for study
or training from your employer
(Time to Train). Find out more
on the Gov.UK website:
www.gov.uk.