Employment Conditions

Information about workplace rights and responsibilities for apprentices and their employers. Articles cover wages, working hours, health and safety requirements, and understanding the differences between apprenticeships and other work arrangements.

Apprentice Awards and Recognition

Apprentices can win awards and recognition that boost their career by making their achievements visible to employers and applying for industry programs.

Apprenticeships vs Internships: Rights and Responsibilities

Understand the key differences between apprenticeships and internships, including pay, training and what each route means for your career.

Can I Sack an Apprentice?

Yes, you can dismiss an apprentice, but you must follow proper legal procedures to avoid an employment tribunal.

Dealing with Bullying at Work

How to stand up to workplace bullying and get support before it damages your apprenticeship.

Fixed Term Apprentice Contracts and Dismissal

What you need to know about dismissing apprentices on fixed term contracts and their legal protections.

Health and Safety for Apprentices

Apprentices have the right to a safe workplace, and your employer must provide training and fix hazards by law.

Making an Apprentice Redundant

Apprentices have stronger redundancy protections than regular employees, and firing one could leave your business facing a costly tribunal case.

Risk Assessment for Apprentices

Help apprentices request workplace risk assessments using the government's five-step process to identify hazards and improve safety.

The Impact of the 2010 Budget on Apprenticeships

How the 2010 budget cuts affected apprenticeships, with some surprising positive funding changes for adult training.

Wages and Training for Your Apprentice

Help your apprentices succeed by paying fair wages and providing structured training that matches industry standards.

What Does My Business Need to Do?

Small businesses need to prepare now for mandatory pension auto-enrolment rules that will add new administrative duties and employer contribution requirements.

What Pension Reforms Mean for You

Here's how the new automatic pension scheme will change your pay, savings and workplace responsibilities.

Working Hours and Holidays

Apprentices have the same holiday and working hours rights as other employees, so check your contract and don't accept unfair treatment.

Your Rights as an Apprentice

Apprentices have the same legal protections as regular employees, including minimum wage, paid holidays, limited working hours and rest breaks.