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February'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… [6144 views in Feb]
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… [3732 views in Feb]
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… [1466 views in Feb]
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… [1398 views in Feb]
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… [1054 views in Feb]
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Comments
kittykat Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
my son is doing a motor mechanics course. Went into work on Monday morning as usual and was home less than an hour later, after…
28 January 2026
Bessy Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My 22 year old son is on an apprenticeship at a company that seems to be going down the pan. He is being made to work 40hours a…
14 August 2024
Juj Re: Dealing With Bullying at Work
My son started an apprenticeship explained he had no experience at all at the interview but was verbally abused for 9 Months. The…
RACHY M Re: Dealing With Bullying at Work
My daughter started a Dental Nurse Apprenticeship at the beginning of March. She gave up a full time bar job the take on this…
30 April 2024
Gmacc Re: Your Rights as an Apprentice
My daughter is an apprentice, she is being made work bank holidays and told she is only allowed 4 Saturdays off a year and 20 days…
28 March 2024
Worriedmum Re: Dealing with a Bad Employer
Hi, my daughter is 18 months in her menhanics apprenticeship, the garage she works in is a toxic environment, there has been 20…
21 March 2024
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…