Work Permits

[rfr10]

Can anyone tell me where to get a work permit from if I'm still at school? Do I get it from the school and how long does it take to get one? If I'm applying to work at the Edinburgh Woolen Mill, will I not be able to work until I get one?

[footie chick]

When I was 15 longish time ago didnt apply for any permit just picked up the money at the end of the week {Bliss} didnt think it applied to residents of this country?

[Billy Boy]

surely your guidence teacher at school would be able to advise you about this:confused

[rfr10]

I'm going to ask her on Monday but I was told that if I get one from the school, I would have to fill out an application, get it sent to the Rhind House then get it signed by the employer and then by that time it will be 2 weeks and if I'm applying for a job, I don't want to wait that long to send my work application off because the person on the phone said she needs the application ASAP.

[footie chick]

Couldnt you get it signed at school and take it to Rhind house{isnt it just along the street} say that your in a rush and ask to get it signed asap?

[rfr10]

I was hoping to get my application sent off for Tuesday. Not sure when the EWM will be opening but I don't think it will be that long. They probably wont be able to issue with a work permit straight away will they?

[footie chick]

Im sure if you explain the situation they should be more than willing to take on someone who has shown as much initiative in finding out about these things!

[pulteney person]

Why do you need a work permit?
If you are 16 you will have a National Insurance number and you will be able to work even though you are still at school.
I know lots of school age people who work but who didn't fill in work permits.

I think you have to get a permit if you are working and are under the age of 16 but don't the large stores only recruit people who are 16 and above?

[rfr10]

I'm only 15 and I need a work permit to work under 16 years old.