1. Question 1
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is the minimum pay per hour most workers are entitled to. What is the rate for year olds? (From 1st April 2017)
A £7.50
B £7.05
C £5.60
D £4.05

2. D - £4.05 Answer to question 1 is … The rates from 1st April 2017 are:
£7.50 per hour – 25 years old and over
£7.05 per hour – yrs old
£5.60 per hour – 18 – 20 yrs old
£4.05 per hour years old

3. Question 2
What is the minimum rate of pay for apprentices under the age of 19 or are in their first year of an apprenticeship?
A £2.00
B £3.50
C £4.00
D £4.50

4. Answer to question 2 is …
B - £3.50

5. A Yes B No C After 6 months D Only if I ask for one Question 3
Should you get a contract of employment when you first start work?
A Yes
B No
C After 6 months
D Only if I ask for one

6. A - Yes Answer to question 3 is … Contracts of employment
An employment contract is a term used for the agreement between the employer and employee and all new employees will have one.
The contract explains what your employment conditions, rights, responsibilities and job roles are. 
Key points within the contract have to be written down, but the agreement will often cover things which have not been set out in writing for you.  For instance things that you are regularly asked to do could become part of your contract over time and parts of the law such as health and safety rules will apply whether written down or not.
With most first jobs you are also legally entitled to something called a Written Statement. This should include details of things like pay, holidays and working hours. Most employers will supply this when you start your new job and you should receive it within the first two months, if you don't then ask your employer about it.

7. A 10 hours B 7 hours C 8 hours D 12 hours Question 4
16/17 year olds can work how many hours per day?
A 10 hours
B 7 hours
C 8 hours
D 12 hours

8. C – 8 hours Answer to question 4 is … Working the right hours
There are laws to limit the number of hours you are expected to work and to make sure you get the right breaks and time off. These laws are called The Working Time Regulations.
The main rights you have under the Working Time Regulations:
You should work a maximum of 48 hours per week (on average);
though with some jobs you can choose to "opt out", this means that you can work more than 48 hours per week.
You should get 5.6 weeks paid leave a year;
this means that you should multiply the number of days you worked during the week by 5.6 to work out what you're entitled to. So if you worked 5 days a week you get 28 days off per year. These 28 days can include bank holidays, although some employers may give you those in addition to the 28 days so check your contract to find out.
If you work different hours each week it's a bit more complicated but luckily there is a calculator  to work it out for you - GOV.UK - Calculate holiday entitlement
You should get at least 11 hours of rest in a row in a 24 hour period;
You should get a break of 20 minutes if you work more than 6 hours;
You must get at least 1 day off each week (although you'll probably get at least 2);
If you work at night you shouldn't work more than 8 hours during a 24 hour period, plus you'll be entitled to regular health assessments.
If you're a younger worker (16 & 17 year olds) the Working Time Regulations rules are slightly different:
You should work a maximum of 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week;
You should have a rest break of 30 minutes if you work more than 4 ½ hours;
You should get 2 days off each week.

9. C Yes – With parents/ carers permission
Question 5
I am under the age of 18, can I work at night?
A Yes - Once a month
B No - Never
C Yes – With parents/ carers permission
D Yes - In certain circumstances

10. D – Yes –In certain circumstances
Answer to question 5 is …
D – Yes –In certain circumstances
Night work limits
Workers under 18 are not usually allowed to work at night, however, exceptions can apply in some circumstances.
Younger workers may work during the night if they are employed in a hospital or similar places of work, or in areas such as, advertising, sporting or cultural activities.
Younger workers may work between 10pm or 11pm to midnight and between 4am to 6/7am if they are employed in:
Agriculture.
Retail trading.
Postal or newspaper deliveries.
A catering business, hotel, public house, restaurant etc.
A bakery.
On occasions, an employer may need a worker to work during the night to maintain continuity of service or production, or to respond to a sudden increase in demand for services or products. In these circumstances, when there are no appropriate adult workers available, a younger worker under the age of 18 may be asked to work between 10pm-midnight or 4am-7am.
Child workers that have not reached the minimum school leaving age must not work before 7am or after 7pm. For more information on night-time working, go to

11. A Turn up on time for work? B Dress Appropriately for work?
Question 6
What would an employer expect of you?
A Turn up on time for work?
B Dress Appropriately for work?
C Do the job properly?
D Follow the rules of the organisation?

12. Yes to all of the questions !
Answer to question 6 is …
Yes to all of the questions !
Advice to employers from ACAS
A younger worker will often need to be told what will be required of them. An employer should not assume that a younger worker will simply know what is expected of them, however minor. While the expectations and duties of a younger worker will vary from organisation to organisation, There are things that all employers will usually require are:
• Turn up on time – an employer should make it clear that it is not acceptable to be late to work. It should be explained what impact their absence would have on their colleagues and that repeated lateness could lead to disciplinary action. For example, repeated lateness may result in a written warning and if attendance does not improve may eventually lead to dismissal
• Dress appropriately – if there is a dress code or policy then this should be shared or explained to a younger worker
• Do the job properly – it should be made clear to a younger worker what exactly they must do in their job, how they should do it and who to go to for help. If they have targets these should be explained so that a younger worker understands what the targets are and what may happen if they don’t achieve them
• Follow the rules of the organisation – give them access to and/or explain the organisation’s policies and procedures. It is important that a younger worker understands the organisation’s policies and what may happen if they are not followed. For example, not following the health and safety policy could lead to serious injury and/or could be a disciplinary matter

13. A No that’s just for older workers B Yes
Question 7
Will an employer need to do a risk assessment on you when you start work?
A No that’s just for older workers
B Yes
C Not at all
D Yes after I have there for a few weeks

14. B - Yes Answer to question 7 is …
Research has found that younger workers often have little awareness of health and safety risks within the workplace, making them more likely to have an accident.
An employer must do a risk assessment of their workplace that takes into account a younger worker’s probable lack of experience and maturity.
An employer must also provide a younger worker (and all other staff) with:
• information on any health and safety precautions the employee needs to take to protect them from harm
• any training needed to do the job safely
• any equipment and protective clothing required for the role
• adequate and appropriate supervision
• information on what to do if there is a fire, accident or other emergency
• an understanding of where information about the organisation’s insurance policy can be found, in case they get hurt or ill through work For more information on health and safety, go to

15. C Yes if parents/carers agree D Yes if the school says its okay
Question 8
My friends dad is going to find me a part time job on a building site. I’m 14 years old is that okay?
A Yes
B No
C Yes if parents/carers agree
D Yes if the school says its okay

16. B- No Answer to question 8 is …
Children and young people under school leaving age (England and Wales only)
No one under school leaving age can be employed in work other than light work. They are not allowed to do work which is likely to be harmful to their safety, health, development, or work that will affect their attendance at school or participation in work experience. Y
They are not allowed to work:-
in a factory or in construction work
in transport
in a mine
on a registered merchant ship.
The local authority where you live may also have some extra rules, called by-laws, about the employment of children and young people in your area. You should check with your local authority if you want to find out what these are. By-laws authorising children and young people to work in street trading must say which days, which hours, and the places where, they may work.
Employers who want to employ children or young people under school leaving age are required to get a permit from their local authority. The permit must be signed by both the employer and one of their parents.
There are some extra rules about the employment of children under 14. If you are under 14, you are not allowed to work at all except in the following types of work:-
to take part in sport, advertising, modelling, plays, films, television or other entertainment. The employer must apply for a licence from the local authority
to do odd jobs for a parent, relative or neighbour
to do babysitting.
However, children of 13 or above may be able to do some other types of work, depending on the by-laws of the local authority in their area. For example, the by-laws may say that children of 13 and above in your area can do a paper-round, or that you can do light work which is not likely to be harmful to your health, safety or development.

17. Question 9
Are there different types of discrimination at work?
A Yes
B No

18. A - Yes Answer to question 9 is … Equality and discrimination
The aim of the Equality Act is to improve equal job opportunities and fairness for employees and job applicants. Organisations should have policies in place so these outcomes happen and, just as importantly, to prevent discrimination.
Under the Act, it is unlawful to discriminate against people at work because of nine areas termed in the legislation as protected characteristics:
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation
See for more details

19. C www.citizensadvice.org.uk D www.wikipedia.org
Question 10
Which websites can provide me information on my rights as a young worker? A B C D

20. Answer to question 10 is … A, B and C are correct
D holds information that might be out of date!