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Rights and cash for 16 and 17 year olds (Leaflet 339)Date: 29 August 2008
An Usdaw guide to the Labour Government’s help for 16 and 17 year olds: The new minimum wage, money for studying and your rights at work. Your rights at workMinimum wageUsdaw's campaign to extend the minimum wage to 16 and 17 year olds has been successful.The hourly rates are:
We are now campaigning for the full rate to be paid at 18 and at least 80% for under 18s. Minimum Wage Advice Line: 0845 6000 678
Annual paid holidayYou have the right to 24 days paid holiday a year (28 days from April 2009), or the pro-rata equivalent if you work part-time, from when you start work.
Proper breaks and rest at work16 and 17 year olds have the right to:
Equal pay and conditions for part-timersAll part-timers should not be treated less favorably than people working full-time. If you work part-time, check you get the same (or pro rata):
Protection at workYour employer has a duty of care to protect you at work. That means safety from:
If you are worried about any of these contact your trade union.
Other helpMoney for studyingEducation Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) help 16-18 year olds who do at least 12 hours a week of guided study.If your household income is:
Find out how to claim by phoning 080 810 16 2 19 or visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning
Training and careers adviceFor advice on careers, training, apprenticeships and learning.
England and Wales
Scotland
Advice when you need itConnexions offers free support and advice to all teenagers across England for confidential help with education or careers advice, or support on any issues such as bullying, depression, drug abuse or sexual health. You can see a Personal Advisor, or use the phone or web.(Although for advice on rights at work you need to join a trade union). Connexions Direct 080 800 13 2 19 or visit www.connexions.gov.uk
In Wales, see www.careerswales.com
Make sure you get your rights - join a unionThe best way to ensure your employer respects your rights is to join a trade union. See join rates for more information. Usdaw is the Union for shopworkers and we represent young people in many other workplaces.To join or find out more about Usdaw call 0845 6060640 (calls charged at local rate). You can also join online, or to find the union that's appropriate for your job, call the TUC on 0870 600 4882 or visit: www.tuc.org.uk
The Labour PartyTo help Labour carry on the good work, you can join the Labour Party. If you are under 27 it's only £1 a year! Call 08705 900 200.Find out more about Young Labour at: www.younglabour.org.uk Rights and cash for 16 and 17 year olds (Leaflet 339) was correct at date of publication August 2008. Download File: If you do not have the software to download this attachment you can download it here. Resources Library Get Active
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