Getting a National Insurance Number under 16

stazi

Sundin13
Please re read my post #9.
You don't need to go to JCP - its nothing to do with them. You need to contact HMRC.

sundin13

Sorry Stazi...brain not functioning correctly! I will give that helpline number a ring later on today. Thanks so much

S13

Homework

Children do have National Insurance numbers (for DLA purposes they are used) but are not issued until 3 months before the 16th birthday as far as I am aware.

I don't think Inland Revenue will issue the number early for a part time job where there is no National Insurance payable. I think the employer is following the rules of checking for a national insurance number to prevent an illegal worker getting a job and missing the fact that your child is 15.

Savvy_Sue

Homework wrote: »

I think the employer is following the rules of checking for a national insurance number to prevent an illegal worker getting a job and missing the fact that your child is 15.

Except that, AFAIK, a NINO does NOT confirm your right to work in the UK.

It may simply be because they do not wish to employ youngsters more than 3 months before their 16th birthday.

ukdickie31

Have a look on the DTI website for specific rules on employing "young people"

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Workandcareers/Yourrightsandresponsibilitiesatwork/DG_066272

There are legal limits to what you can work.