Study and training rights: what are they?
A legal right to request study or training is given to certain employees. The right only applies to businesses who employee 250 or more people. Furthermore, the training in question needs to relate both to the employee’s own effectiveness, and… Read on
Forced repayment of training costs lawful
Was it lawful for a company to force their employee to repay their training costs even though this effectively took them below the minimum wage? Yes it was, where the contract was clear about this, and the dismissal was the… Read on
New rights for employees to accompany a pregnant woman to antenatal appointments
The new rights from 1 October 2014: Employees who are the husband, civil partner or partner of a pregnant woman are entitled to accompany the woman to up to 2 x 6.5 hours’ antenatal appointments, which includes travel, waiting time… Read on
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a type of employment that combines work with learning. Apprenticeships can exist under a traditional, common law, form of agreement, or under a modern apprenticeship agreement. Under the traditional, common law, apprenticeship, the training is the primary… Read on
Thinking of employing an apprentice?
Five Legal essentials you need to know when thinking of employing an Apprentice... Read on
Reclaiming recruitment and training costs
Can an employer deduct recruitment fees and/or training fees from the unpaid wages of a departing member of staff? Yes it can, according to the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the case of Cleeve Link v Bryla. Background In this case,… Read on