Taking on a Saturday girl/guy

[redlottie13]

Hey all hope your having a good weekend?!

I have been asked by a family friend to employ her daughter (15 yrs) on a Saturday for a few hours.

Just wondered if anyone has done this? And i hate to ask what did you pay for a junior? Is it the same as a apprentice rate (i got paid ten pound a day & loved it..many years back though )
If its just 'help' do i have to do it by the book? Ie pay an apprentice rate/ National minimum wage? Insure ect?


I don't want to get into trouble but i don't really want to employ properly until ive been established a bit longer and then i want it to be someone i can mould xx

 

[❤️Louise❤️]

If you can afford it and can benefit with the extra help then I'd give her a trial, they don't have to worry about national insurance or anything like that as they won't be earning anything near the threshold, we have a young girl on a Saturday she gets £25 and helps us keep tidy she wants to hair so hopefully by the time she leaves school she will want full time (with a good idea what's expected by then). Don't employ anyone as a favour to them, make sure it benefits you. X

 

[AcidPerm]

I have been asked by a family friend to employ her daughter (15 yrs) on a Saturday for a few hours.
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At 15, I'd have expected her to come and ask you directly. You might find it's entirely the mum's idea and she's not that interested. Consider suggesting a trial day(s) to see how it works out so that you can easily terminate the arrangement if it doesn't suit you.

 

[AcidPerm]

Also, check when she's going to be 16 as you'll need to pay her a minimum hourly rate then.

https://www.gov.uk/child-employment/paying

 

[fluffy26]

Hope this helps, living wage is going up as of April, so if you do employ her I would start her off at the new living wage.

 

[laurakate]

It's ok to say no if it's not going to work for you.

Or due to budget constraints you could offer just a couple of hours on a Saturday afternoon. Even that can help a young person get a feel for if being in an industry is right for them.

 

[redlottie13]

She's a good girl to be honest and i could do with the extra pair of hands when its busy (as and when) ...25 per day i could do around her studies. ..

Totally know what you mean, at 15 i would have done it myself too! X

 

[RED STAR]

For a 6 hour day, your looking at £25.00 .....£4.05 is the rate you need to pay.
My Saturday assistant is sooooo worth it, and leaves the salon with on average £10.00 in tips.
Happy day's!

 

[surf girl]

You need to apply to your local council too to have an under 15 working for you, I pay mine £20 a day