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March'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… [3704 views in Mar]
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… [2720 views in Mar]
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… [778 views in Mar]
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… [772 views in Mar]
Offering Employment When an Apprenticeship Ends:
When your apprentice’s scheme comes to an end you have two choices. Either you can let them go out into the big wide world and… [484 views in Mar]
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Jac Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My daughter is doing an apprenticeship in a hair salon, she is contracted to a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40hrs, every week she…
15 March 2024
Cam Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My partner has been employed by a company as a nursery assistant for 6 months. They are now trying to force her into an…
25 January 2024
Mel Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My daughter started an apprenticeship 4 months ago, is being paid the minimum £5.28 but has not started an official apprenticeship…
Jan Re: Working Hours and Holidays
anonymous
My Salon has no clients and i was told im not needed tomorrow should i still get paid as this is not my fault?
27 November 2023
Nik Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My son is an apprentice, he started around 3 months ago, he is paid weekly, however he.hasnt been paid for nearly 3 weeks by his…