Your Rights as an Apprentice: When you start an apprenticeship your employer essentially takes you on as an employee. This means that you have the same employee rights as any one else… [460 views in Oct]

Can I Sack an Apprentice?: Apprentices can be a hugely valuable addition to your workforce. Many businesses rely on apprentices to provide them with the skills they need, and many… [272 views in Oct]

Working Hours and Holidays: While the main focus of working as an apprentice is to train, gain experience and a qualification, you are also an employee and entitled to certain rights.… [150 views in Oct]

Dealing with a Bad Employer: As an apprentice you are always hoping to get a great job and be given good training. In the majority of cases this will happen but unfortunately, sometimes… [82 views in Oct]

Fixed Term Apprentice Contracts and Dismissal: The agreement between an apprentice and their employer is, by its nature, complicated. There is a lot of confusion about these… [82 views in Oct]

Making an Apprentice Redundant: Apprentices enjoy a range of rights that are not extended to other employees. They have a very specific definition in law – but many employers do not… [74 views in Oct]