Does the law control when a child can work and get paid for it?

In our latest episode Alma-Constance and Lucinda tackle another big topic - children and work.Their guest was employment lawyer Kevin Poulter, a partner in solicitors firm Freeths, who advises people about the rights and duties of employment.   As kids grow, it is exciting to think that they can earn their own money and then make decisions about what to do with it. Taking up some work experience can be a good way for a child to find out more about the world of work which can be useful later on in life, as they decide about the types of work they may want to do as adults. Looking back in time, it was the case that  many children had to work, unless their family was wealthy. They were expected to work as soon as they  could and the type of work depended on where you lived either in the countryside, towns and cities.  Indeed, some of the first employment-related laws concerned children.  Alma-Constance and Lucinda  would love to hear from you! Tell us what you think of our podcast and, if you've got any questions,  ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview,  please  contact us on via our email, website - www. kidslaw.info  or on social media. Follow us on Twitter @KidsLawInfo, Facebook and Instagram @KidsLawInfoYou can also email us: [email protected] subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. See you in the next episode! More readinghttps://www.gov.uk/child-employmentIs it legal? A parents’ guide to the lawhttps://www.rbkc.gov.uk/pdf/FPI%20is%20it%20legal%20Feb_08.pdfhttps://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/in-the-home/home-alone/If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at [email protected], contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info  or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. See you soon in the next episode!