Apprenticeships - The Latest Guidance for Employers

Introduction

It is surprisingly easy for employers to be caught out by the law surrounding apprenticeships.

This webinar will help employment practitioners and HR professionals to understand the special rights apprentices enjoy and the steps employers can take to reduce the risk of substantial claims if they terminate an apprenticeship early.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What is an apprenticeship?
• An overview of the legislative framework covering apprenticeships
• What should be included in an apprenticeship contract?
• What happens if there is no written contract and why this should be avoided?
• What pay are apprentices entitled to?
• How many hours can apprentices work?
• Can employers restrict the age of applicants for an apprenticeship?
• Apprenticeship funding and the apprenticeship levy
• Recovery of training costs
• Public sector apprenticeship targets

This webinar was recorded on 10th June 2021