A little backstory, my brother (M16) is currently working a lot as a cleaner in a quarry. Myself (M18) and our mum are concerned because the employment is really affecting his college education, even though he is making money with it.
He handed his notice (31 days as the contract says) in at the end of February, meaning he finishes at the end of March.
I've researched it and the employment laws are being broken: he is working more than 2 hours per school day, more than 12 hours per week and more than 2 hours on a Sunday.
He is currently working 3 hours/day.
We really want to get him out of this job, as his education is the most important but he is currently following the contact. We've already spoke to him about it and he wants to leave asap.
Since the employment laws are being broken by the company, does the invalidate the contract? Can he leave immediately?
We are in Derbyshire county.
Thanks a lot.
Sources: https://www.gov.uk/child-employment/restrictions-on-child-employment https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/out-of-school/children-in-employment/children-in-employment.aspx