Here's the particular rules as to employing a 15-year old:
Restrictions on child employment
Children may not work:
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without an employment permit issued by the education department of the local council, if this is required by local byelaws
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in any industrial setting such as a factory or industrial site
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during school hours
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before 7.00 am or after 7.00 pm
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for more than one hour before school (children can only work before school if local byelaws allow it)
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for more than four hours without taking a break of at least one hour
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in any occupations prohibited by local byelaws or other legislation, such as pubs and betting shops
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in any work that may be harmful to their health, well-being or education
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without having a two week break from any work during the school holidays in each calendar year
Term time
During term time children may work a maximum of 12 hours per week. This includes:
•a maximum of two hours on school days and Sundays
•a maximum of five hours on Saturdays for 13 to 14 year olds, or eight hours for 15 to 16 year olds
School holidays
During school holidays 13 to 14 year olds may work a maximum of 25 hours per week. This includes:
•a maximum of five hours on weekdays and Saturdays
•a maximum of two hours on Sunday
During school holidays 15 to 16 year olds may work a maximum of 35 hours per week. This includes:
•a maximum of eight hours on weekdays and Saturdays
•a maximum of two hours on Sunday