Employment Rights

What counts as part-time work?

• less than 10 hours per week

• less than 20 hours per week

• less than 35 hours per week

• Not working five days in a row

What is the minimum wage for under 18s?

• £4.62

• £4.30

• £6.21

• £5.25

What is the minimum wage for 18-20 year olds?

• £5.25

• £6.56

• £6.25

• £5.75

What are an intern’s legal payment rights?

• Minimum wage

• Expenses only

• No legal rights

• less than minimum wage

If an under 18 works more than 4.5 hours straight, what is their legal break entitlement?

• No break entitlement

• One hour

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

If an over 18 works more than 6 hours straight, what is their legal break entitlement?

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 20 minutes

• One hour

How much can you earn in a year before you pay tax?

• £8,650

• £12,570

• £9,250

• Tax is paid whatever you earn

Over £12,570, students pay ‘basic tax’. How much is it?

• 2%

• 20%

• 12%

• 11%

If a student gets work abroad, how much UK tax is deducted from their earnings?

• 2%

• 5%

• none

• 20%

Which of these retailers is the highest payer?

• Specsavers

• Apple

• Lush

• Boots