"Mary Fisher" wrote in message
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It does, but if he's worthy of his hire he should have at least the legal
minimum hourly rate for his age.

I've just looked that up, it's £3 an hour for a 16 - 17 year olf, a review
is urged but won't be applicable until October 2006 I believe...

If you are going to apply statutory minima, he also is entitled to a 30
minute break after 4.5 hours work and must have a 12 hour break in any 24
hour period.

Colin Bignell