Hello,
We would be grateful for your help in sharing some important information with businesses across Herefordshire.
Many local businesses offer valuable opportunities for young people to gain work experience, develop new skills and earn money through part-time employment.
However, there are specific rules and responsibilities that employers need to be aware of when employing children of school age.
Herefordshire Council has produced the attached information leaflet to help employers understand their responsibilities, including the requirement to register young employees with the Council, restrictions on working hours and types of work, and the importance of ensuring young people are safe in the workplace.
We are particularly keen to reach businesses in sectors where young people may be employed part-time, including retail, hospitality and leisure.
We would be grateful if you could share the attached leaflet through your business networks, newsletters and other communications channels, to help raise awareness and ensure employers have the information they need before taking on young workers.
Businesses requiring further information or advice can contact the Council’s Child Employment team on 01432 261761 or email [email protected].
Many thanks for your support.
Herefordshire Council’s Children’s Licensing Team