There is no shame in loving money if you are ready to give itearn. Not caring about the age limit, underage job seekers are storming the labor market. Is it possible to earn money if you are under 14? How to apply for a job correctly? How much should they pay? There are many questions. And parents have more than the young workers themselves. We tried to answer them.
About age
One of the specialized sites onemployment of teenagers is ready to offer work even to 10-year-old children. The activities are as follows: handing out leaflets, pasting up ads and helping around the house. The resumes of young applicants are also posted here. Job search ads with spelling mistakes are childishly touching and truthful. Schoolchildren write that they are ready to clean the streets, walk dogs, babysit, wash, cook, iron, clean up... Young hard workers are also interested in working in a cafe, office and on the Internet. And everything seems fine: there is both supply and demand... If not for one "but". Russian legislation provides for employment from the age of 16. According to Art. 63 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, if the work is easy and does not harm health, an employment contract can be concluded with a 15-year-old applicant. If the desire to receive the first salary appeared even earlier, and the expected service takes place without prejudice to the development of the educational program, a 14-year-old candidate can join the workforce with the consent of one of the parents (guardian or guardianship authority). Consent to work must be in writing. And even earlier, you can only work on film sets in the cinema, circus and theater. In this case, the employment contract on behalf of the employee is signed by a parent or guardian.
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About the working day
The phrase “child labor” itselfIt's somehow alarming. Involuntarily, a picture of skinny, exhausted children toiling in the sun comes to mind. Fortunately, in reality, everything looks completely different. The work of minors is carefully regulated by law, according to which schoolchildren have a shortened workday. Children under 16 work no more than 24 hours a week. Those who have already turned 16, but have not yet reached adulthood - 35 hours. During school hours, the norm is divided into two. At the same time, the teenager's "shift" must be harmless and safe. The law prohibits minors from carrying heavy objects, working overtime, going on business trips, working at night, on weekends and holidays. A young employee can only be fired with the approval of the labor inspectorate. But a schoolchild can count on an extended vacation at any convenient time. Obviously, in the tandem of an employer and a schoolchild, the latter has more advantages and guarantees. This is probably why employers are reluctant to cooperate with employment centers, and if they do decide to hire a teenager, they try to do so in violation of the law. A story from lifeAnita, 15, read an ad at a bus stop that a company was looking for promoters. The tattered piece of paper said in black and white: no work experience. “Just what you need!” thought the schoolgirl, who dreamed of a trip to the capital. In a couple of months, a concert of her favorite band was scheduled for Moscow, and the ticket prices were simply extortionate. Her parents would not help – there was no opportunity, so the schoolgirl decided to earn money herself. The interview was conducted by a young man who called himself the deputy director. Without even asking the potential employee’s name, he briefly explained that the company was engaged in the sale of plumbing equipment. The essence of the work was to hand out advertising leaflets daily from 8 to 10 in the morning and from 16 to 18 in the evening. They promised to pay 150 rubles an hour, and the money would be given out every day after work. The girl agreed and, grabbing a stack of "waste paper", promised to start the next day. The employer waved away the question about the documents, saying no need, we'll decide later. After working her shift, Anita came to the office and got paid. This went on for four happy days. During this time, no one was interested in her documents. On the fifth day, the schoolgirl came to get her salary, but in response she heard: there is no "cash", you'll pick it up tomorrow. The next day, the situation repeated itself. For a month, the girl was fed "breakfasts". And then the boss went on a business trip. Anita, of course, did not achieve justice. Now she works in a pet store - through connections. Despite the lack of an employment contract, the schoolgirl regularly receives a salary and no longer doubts where she wants to work after finishing school.
About free labor
If the child decides to earn some extra money,Labor Ministry specialists advise looking for options through employment centers. The state labor market offers cleaning and landscaping areas, distributing printed materials, working as packers, prepackers, couriers, counselors and animators. You can find a vacancy yourself, but in this case, do not forget that an ad on a fence can leave a schoolchild without a salary. In order not to become an involuntary altruist, it is imperative to conclude an employment contract - in two copies and no later than the first three working days. In addition, a minor employee must first of all be asked for written parental consent. If the employer is initially not interested in the presence of paternal approval and even more so refuses to conclude a contract, then the schoolchild will most likely not be paid. It is worth noting that before hiring, young personnel must undergo a medical examination - this is mandatory. According to lawyers, the contract must specify the specific amount that the young employee will receive. Allowances, bonuses and other bonuses should also be "recorded". In general, it is better for parents to supervise the child's deal with a potential manager. It would not hurt to familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions under which the contract with their child is concluded.
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About money
The price is set by the employer, howeverthe salary must be at least 7,500 rubles (minimum wage). From July 1, the amount will increase to 7,800 rubles. Financial support is transferred to the minor's personal account in proportion to the time worked by the Employment Center every month. The amount of the increase is about a thousand rubles, depending on the region. Somewhere more, somewhere less ... It is noteworthy that the minor worker does not bear financial responsibility for the damage caused, with the exception of facts of intentional harm confirmed by a court verdict. A story from life In search of a part-time job, 16-year-old Nikolai wandered onto a job search website. Having filled out a simple job seeker's questionnaire, the teenager continued to study the Internet space. After a week of futile attempts to find something suitable, the schoolboy had already lost hope when the phone rang. The interlocutor introduced himself as an employee of that very site and invited Nikolai for an interview. The position of a handyman in a confectionery warehouse interested the young man and he agreed. The acquaintance with the employer went off without a hitch, and Nikolai started work the very next day. An employment contract was immediately signed with him. Soon another pleasant surprise awaited him: his first salary exceeded all expectations. Now the schoolboy approaches his duties with maximum responsibility, since he plans to return here next summer.
To work or not to work: the opinion of a psychologist
Some parents are wary ofthe desire of the offspring to earn some extra money. They say, he will still have time to work hard, his whole life is ahead of him. Others worry: what if it doesn’t work out? Failure and disappointment can cause emotional trauma, leaving a mark for life... Moms and dads, take a deep breath! It is impossible to keep your “baby” from making mistakes, but it is quite possible to make him stronger. “The main thing is to support the child’s aspirations and endeavors,” notes psychologist Elena Shamova. “There is no need to belittle his or her desire to earn even a penny, in your opinion. The experience of the first job will help your son or daughter understand the real value of money and teach them to respect not only their own, but also other people’s work. And besides, they will spend their earnings more consciously, making their own decisions. Everyday work is also social adaptation, career guidance and a routine. The teenager will broaden their horizons and learn to be responsible for their actions. Even if the material component is not as significant as they would like, this will be a colossal experience. And then, working for a serious organization is still much better than sitting at a computer for days or aimlessly wandering the streets. As is known, unorganized recreation is especially dangerous in adolescence, when hormones pull you toward adventure.
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