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Magicalbeing @magicalbeing.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Bosses son. They think its ok but I absolutely do not

🐾Beast +Trooper🌿 @trooper.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

We look and think you are right. They could get into trouble if he working in the kitchen bit.

It a whole lot o writing about fish chip shops and work experience in Uk.

UK law states that the absolute minimum age for any part-time employment or formal work experience is 13 years old, meaning a 12-year-old is legally too young. Furthermore, even for children aged 13 and older, UK child employment laws strictly ban minors from working in commercial kitchens, which includes fish and chip shops, takeaways, and restaurant kitchens due to safety hazards like hot oil and industrial equipment.Why the Law Restricts ThisStrict Age Limits: According to the official GOV.UK child employment guidelines, businesses are generally prohibited from employing anyone under the age of 13.Commercial Kitchen Bans: Local authority bylaws across the UK explicitly class fish and chip shops as high-risk commercial kitchens. Children under the minimum school-leaving age cannot legally work in these areas, even for unpaid school placements or family businesses.Safety Hazards: Chip shops feature dangerous machinery, sharp utensils, and deep fat fryers, violating the legal requirement that child labor must be restricted to "light work".Legal Alternatives for Younger TeensOnce a child reaches the legal age of 13 or 14 (depending on local council rules), they can apply for a council work permit to do light duties. Approved roles under the National Network for Children in Employment and Entertainment (NNCEE) framework include:Front-of-House Cafés: Waiting tables or clearing dishes (strictly away from the kitchen environment).Retail Shop Work: Shelving items, pricing stock, or working at a standard retail counter.Traditional Minor Roles: Managing local paper rounds or doing light office administration.Are you looking to arrange this for a school-organized placement, or are you looking for informal weekend work opportunities?Restrictions on child employment - GOV.UKDuring term time, children can only work a maximum of 12 hours a week. This includes: a maximum of 2 hours on school days and Sunda…

Magicalbeing @magicalbeing.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

That's exactly what I was trying to explain to them. Not legal until 16 ffs