Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Remove the need for employers to apply for work permits for staff under 16
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
We think the Government should remove the need for employers to apply for work permits for their staff under 16. This should make it easier for younger people to experience working without needing a permit, and could open up more opportunities for them.
We believe this is important because according to a report by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, young people who combine work with full-time education are more likely to perform better and earn more later in life.
Timeline
| 25 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
25 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.