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Employment of children
Orkney Islands Council must be told about any employed children under 16. The Byelaws on the Employment of Children apply to all work involving under 16s, even if it's unpaid.
Employers are responsible for applying for a work permit within one week of the child starting work, and for complying with the byelaws; failure to do so can result in a fine.
The byelaws are available as a PDF along with the work permit application form and guidance notes.
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Byelaws
This document contains Orkney Islands Council’s 2009 byelaws on employing children under 16. They set out prohibited work, require children aged 14 and over to do only safe, light work, and limit the jobs available to 13-year-olds. The rules cover working before school, outdoor clothing, employer notifications, employment permits, and checks on children’s health, welfare and education. They also restrict street trading, requiring parental supervision and a Council licence for children aged 14 and over.
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Employment of Children
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Work Permit
This document contains an application form for a child work permit from Orkney Islands Council. The employer must provide business, job and working-hours details and confirm that a risk assessment has been completed. A parent or carer must give consent and confirm the child is fit for the work, while the head teacher records attendance and considers whether the job could affect the child’s health, welfare or education. Completed forms should be sent to Education, Leisure and Housing, Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY.
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