Do you get paid when you do an apprenticeship?
As an apprentice you have the same rights as other employees, apprenticeships are classed as paid employment. Just like other employees the rate paid to apprentices varies between different sectors (e.g. Hair and Beauty, Engineering, Retail etc) it also varies by region and between different employers.
Are apprenticeships paid weekly or monthly?
Apprentices are paid a regular wage weekly or monthly, and pay tax and national insurance as normal.
Do apprentices get paid when at college?
Do apprentices get paid for college or university days? Yes. Wherever your training or study takes place, even if it’s online, you’ll get paid for your time at the rate outlined in your contract of employment.
Are apprenticeships low paid?
How much are apprentices paid? Apprentices must be paid at least the apprentice national minimum wage for all the time they are on their apprenticeships.
How much is an apprentice wage 2020?
From April 2020, the National Apprenticeship wage will rise from £3.90 to £4.15 per hour. Apprentices are entitled to this rate if they are: Aged under 19. Aged 19 or over and are in the first year of their Apprenticeship.
How many hours a week does an apprentice work?
30 hours a week
How much do the government pay towards apprenticeships?
If your business is not a levy payer: you can reserve government funding for up to 10 apprentices. For each apprentice you’ll pay 5% of the cost of training and the government will pay the remaining 95%
Can you fire an apprentice?
Those under a contract of apprenticeship can only be dismissed in the most serious of conduct cases. For those apprentices employed under an apprenticeship agreement, they can be dismissed in the same way as any other employee i.e. misconduct, capability/performance.
Are apprentices worth it?
Employers these days see an apprenticeship as a valuable way into a job, just like a degree. Both apprenticeships and degrees show you’re willing to learn and work hard. Both result in qualifications. One is more hands-on, and learning through doing (though you’ll still get structured training in an apprenticeship).
Can I ask for a pay rise as an apprentice?
All apprentices get paid. As your apprenticeship training progresses, so will your pay. So although your pay may be low to start with, it won’t stay that way. Later on, if you can prove your commitment, skills and value to the company, it is perfectly reasonable to ask for a pay rise.
Can apprentices work more than 40 hours?
Apprentices should work for a minimum of 30 hours a week, and a maximum of 40. Time spent off the job at a college or in training is included. Part-time apprenticeships can be agreed by your employer, at a minimum of 16 hours per week. For example where apprentices have caring responsibilities.
How many hours should a 17 year old apprentice work?
Apprentices can start work as young as 16 and apprenticeships are generally for a minimum of 30 hours per week. The Working Time Regulations 1998 state that young workers should not work more than eight hours a day and 40 hours a week and don’t normally work at night.
How many breaks are you entitled to in a 12 hour shift?
Therefore, even on a 12 hour shift, you would still only be legally entitled to ONE rest break. For example, if you are given a lunch break of 20 minutes or more, that counts as your full entitlement for that day. The break must be given to you during your shift and not at the beginning or end of it.