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January's Most Popular Articles...
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… [472 views in Jan]
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… [172 views in Jan]
Apprenticeships and Tax: What You Need to Know:
No one wants to worry about tax. It is a necessary irritation; something that we all have to do, whether we like it or… [162 views in Jan]
Wages and Funding for Apprentices:
The main draw of becoming an apprentice is the fact that it is possible to earn money while you are training and learning. Combining work with study… [142 views in Jan]
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… [88 views in Jan]
What to Do When Your Apprenticeship Ends:
As the end of your apprenticeship draws closer you will have to start thinking about what you are going to do when it ends. When you started… [76 views in Jan]
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Latest Comments
Vujju Re: Can I Sack an Apprentice?
Hi I was wondering if you could help me what can I do I was starting my apprenticeship in October as a trainee dental nurse and I was…
Dgfarri Re: Can I Sack an Apprentice?
Hello, my daughter is a child care apprentice. Today she was suspended for supposedly treating a child roughly (which she is adamant…
Kaze Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My son is on last year if 3 year apprenticeship but due to increased workload they have changed his shift to 2-10.30 pm so he is…
daisy Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
I started my business admin apprenticeship in march, i have 70% of it done and i have worked harder than ever, the reason i am…
30 November 2020
BSR Re: Health and Safety for Apprentices
My son is a plumbing apprentice. He has from the start of his second year been left alone on jobs everyday, not supervised…
22 November 2020
Jay Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My son is three years into a four year apprenticeship however his company are no longer sending him to college. Is this right? Can…
18 November 2020
Pete Re: Dealing With Bullying at Work
Report Bullying and the Managers will cover it up.The bullies will then get promotion....And they will get rid of you as a…