Traditionally, apprenticeships were governed by common law, which provides apprentices with significant protection and makes it difficult for the employer to bring an end to the arrangement if the
relationship does not go to plan. The apprenticeship is based on an agreement between the apprentice and the employer, and has to be for a fixed period or until specified qualifications are achieved.
Consequently, it is not terminable on notice, nor can it be terminated for misconduct in the same way as an ordinary...
Published 16.11.2020
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