An MHK is looking to see a reform in laws around teenagers working to enable more flexibility and opportunities for young people.
Kate Lord-Brennan MHK for Glenfaba & Peel is bringing forward a motion to the June sitting of Tynwald requesting the Department of Education to reform the laws.
Ms Lord-Brennan believes that the current regulations from 2018 are “too restrictive”.
She is seeking changes to enhance opportunities for teenagers to get summer jobs and workplace experience.
Let Teens Work
Ms Lord-Brennan said: “Most adults have had the chance of a part time or summer job when growing up, that gave us valuable experience and promoted independence.
“However, the possibility of such work under the 2018 regulations is limited, meaning young people now do not get that chance to the same extent.
“It is vital that we give teenagers every opportunity to get work experience and develop their life skills should they wish to do so.”
Law Reform
Currently, no child may be employed in any work if they are under the age of 13 years.
This could prevent children turning 13 in the midst of the summer holidays being able to go out and earn money during their break from school, while peers in the same year could do so.
The law also states that no child under the age of 16 years may be employed in work other than light work.
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