Measures to protect young workers were introduced in 2003 and include the following:

40 hours a week, 8 hours in any one-day; and night working between 10 pm - 6 am or 11 pm - 7 am should be prohibited. The 40-hour week/8-hour day rules are absolute. Unlike the 48-hour week for adults they are not averaged over a reference period. If the young person works for more than one employer the hours should be aggregated.

A full guide is available from the Health and Safety section at Central office.