Can a 16 year old work as a retail assistant?

Most 16 year olds work as sales assistants, helping customers, restocking shelves, tidying and cleaning the shop and taking payments at the till. Note you can’t serve in a bar selling alcohol until you’re 18, but you can serve alcohol to go with a meal in a restaurant.

Do Whsmith hire 16 year olds?

In some stores we’re able to employ young workers from 13 or 14 years old up to 17 years old. This is subject to the Children and Families Act, Health and Safety Regulations and the Education and Skills Act.

How much can 16-year-olds get paid?

Age 16-17 – £4.62 an hour. Age 18-20 – £6.56 an hour. Age 21-24 – £8.36 an hour.

How old do you have to be to work in a store?

If you’re looking for stores that hire at a specific age, we have the lists of places that hire at 14 and 15, as well as those that hire at 17. When looking for a job as a teenager, keep in mind that most states typically require minors to obtain a work permit with the help of a legal parent/guardian.

Are there any stores that hire a 16 year old?

The List of Retail Stores That Hire at 16 (As Well as 14, 15, 17) While there aren’t many retail stores that hire employees under 18, there are some major chains that hire teenagers. From clothing stores to food service locations, stores like Forever 21, Gap, JCPenney, Kroger, Panera Bread, and more hire teens to work in-store.

Do you need a work permit to work at a retail store?

Most states require minors to obtain a work permit and/or an age certificate. As noted above, the U.S. Department of Labor lists which states require minors to have a work permit and/or an age certificate. Gather references. A retail job will typically ask you to provide two to four references.

How old do you have to be to get a job in the UK?

You’re only allowed to do certain types of work until you turn 15: If you’re 11 or 12, you can only do delivery work. If you’re 13 or 14, you can work in retail or a food business. There’s no minimum age if you work for your family’s farm or business, but you can’t work on school days during school hours.