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does anyone know the laws on child labour and who do you report it to

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http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/ParentsRights/DG_4002945

 

Child employment

 

Restrictions on child employment

Children may not work:

 

  • without an employment permit issued by the education department of the local council, if this is required by local byelaws

  • in any industrial setting such as a factory or industrial site

  • during school hours

  • before 7.00 am or after 7.00 pm

  • for more than one hour before school (children can only work before school if local byelaws allow it)

  • for more than four hours without taking a break of at least one hour

  • in any occupations prohibited by local byelaws or other legislation, such as pubs and betting shops

  • in any work that may be harmful to their health, well-being or education

  • without having a two week break from any work during the school holidays in each calendar year

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does anyone know the laws on child labour and who do you report it to

 

Is there a problem with child labour in Sheffield? Ive not seen anything? Though my chimneys bricked up these days so no need for a chimney sweep.

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