Is work at McDonald's allowed from the age of 16?

Many teenagers are interested in how old they are allowed to work at McDonald's: from 16 years old or at a different age.

What does the law say?

Each state has certain legislative acts that regulate labor relations of citizens. In our country, this is the Labor Code. It has a separate chapter No. 11, which is devoted to the conclusion of any employment contracts. Those who are interested in whether work at McDonald's is allowed from the age of 16 should carefully read article 63. It will provide comprehensive information about this. It specifically states that any work (including work at McDonald's) from the age of 16 is allowed for Russian citizens. This limit can be lowered for a year if a person is still undergoing training (not full-time) as part of a general education program. If one of the parents agrees, then teenagers can work from the age of fourteen without interruption from studies and causing any harm to their health. But there are also cases when, for example, in the field of art (circus, theater or cinema) the participation of very young children is simply necessary. Then, with the permission of the guardianship authorities, the contract is signed by the parents or guardians of the child. But if a teenager is interested in working at McDonalds, he can afford it from the age of 16.

Who to be?

What is the easiest way to officially earn your own money for a teenager? This is a job at McDonald's. From the age of 16, of course, not all vacancies will be available. Naturally, the employer will not take the child to the position of accountant. But there are duties that a person can calmly fulfill at that age. For example, cooking in the kitchen, serving visitors, as well as maintaining the order of the premises and the surrounding area. It all depends on the interests and abilities of the child. If he likes to do something with his own hands, then work in the kitchen will give him real pleasure. And those who love live communication can work well with customers. In this case, the law establishes small restrictions:

• the duration of the work shift should not exceed the established norm;
• work should not be associated with dangerous or harmful working conditions;
• a teenager cannot hold a position that provides for the signing of a liability agreement.

The rest of the law does not prohibit young people from realizing themselves.

Work in the capital

In thirty-seven cities of the Russian Federation, applicants have been given jobs at McDonald's since they were 16. Moscow is no exception in this matter. After all, it was here in 1990 that the first cafe of this network was opened. Why is it that young people go to work in the field of catering? The answer to this question lies, oddly enough, in pay. From year to year, the statistical service and public activists carefully study the level of wages of different segments of the population. Currently, the situation in the capital is such that the least, not counting retirees, are the employees of McDonald’s. They earn an average of about 45 thousand rubles a month. If for the Russian hinterland this is an acceptable amount, for Muscovites it is the poverty level. Of course, in order to earn big money, you must have a university degree and a minimum length of service. In extreme cases, a rare or sought-after profession. And fry semi-finished products and remove from the table - this is usually the lot of pensioners, adolescents and students of primary courses.

Views from

For many young people, the beginning of their career was working at McDonald's from the age of 16. The reviews of those who experienced it on themselves sometimes differ markedly. Someone thinks that getting 150 rubles per hour is not worth it, you should not spend your free time for that kind of money. But adolescents go to work in order to become independent and gain financial independence. And 25,000-30,000 per month for a student is a good support. In addition, some of the children are forced to work due to lack of money in the family or in order to pay for their own education. There is no choice. And education at this age does not make it possible to apply for a high position. Of course, if we are talking about an adult, such work, for example, will not allow you to support a family. If the schoolchild or student is not satisfied with such earnings, it means that he does not really need money, he may well come to terms with his situation. For the rest, the doors of McDonald's are always open.