workers are protected from working long or unsociable hours by law. Here you can find out the minimum wage for different age groups and the hours young people can work:

National Minimum Wage:

• 16 - 17 inclusive 3.40 per hour (From 1 October 2008 this will increase to £3.53)
• 18 - 21 inclusive £4.60 per hour (From 1 October 2008 this will increase to £4.77)
• 22 years and over £5.52 per hour (From 1 October 2008 this will increase to £5.73)

Work Time Regulations

Young people that have left school but are under 18 are limited to working:

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hours in one day
• night working prohibited from 10pm - 6am or 11pm - 7am

Our guide for new employees will tell you everything you need to know about starting a new job.

For more information, contact us at WestVac@cfbt.com