"Children can only start full-time work once they've reached the minimum school leaving age - they can then work up to a maximum of 40 hours a week. Once someone reaches 16, you may need to pay them through PAYE . Once someone reaches 18, adult employment rights and rules then apply." Not saying I disagree but "kids" (which in my eyes, is someone under 13), cannot legally get a job. I know you'll say "oh well if their not 16 then they can be a paperboy" but do you really think they're gonna want a 12 year old as a paperboy?