Question 1

Can 17 year olds work? I’m 17 and need a job badly. A friend’s dad has a bakery and working there is something I’d love. But I’ve been told I can’t because of my age. Is it so? Can 17 year olds not work?

Will Last updated by Ben: 18-Dec-2017

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**Michael**: · Answer

I’m no expert, but I think that whoever told you that may have got several issues mixed up. 17 year olds CAN work, under certain premises like that there be a 12h rest gap for every 24h, or a 30 min break for every 4:30 h worked, among others. But you can definitely work at 17.

**Ben**: · Answer

There’s also the issue of night shifts. Under 18s cannot work nights, however there are some exceptions, and if I’m not wrong working at a bakery would be one of them. If I were you I’d double check anyways.

Question 2

are 17 year olds entitled to holiday pay? - I’ve been working in a warehouse for 6 months and I just recently asked for a few days off. They’re telling me I’m not entitled because of my age, but that doesn’t make sense to me as I have friends who do enjoy days of holidays. The only thing I can think of is that they may not want to give me days off until I’ve been working for a full year. Would either of these thinks be correct?

Sean Last updated by Blair: 31-Oct-2017

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**Blair**: · Answer

What they’re telling you does not make sense to me. You’re entitled to holiday pay as soon as you’re over school leaving age. As to your second question, a worker has a right to have paid holidays even if they have not worked for a full year, your annual leave begins to accumulate as soon as you start working. I hope this helps.

Question 3

My dream job If you could choose a dream job whether it be in your current field or something else what would it be?

JobisJob Last updated by Adam Kilroy: 14-Mar-2016

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**Adam Kilroy**: · Answer

Buying and selling cars. buying cars cheap, doing them up cheap and selling them on.