Apprentices work the same hours as all employees, a minimum of 30 hours to a maximum of 48 hours per week (or 40 hours per week if they’re under 18.) They will spend 80% of their time working for an employer and the remainder working towards a nationally certified qualification.

Do apprentices get paid by the hour?

Your hourly rate is payment for the work you do in your contracted hours, including time spent on training and learning your job. In addition you may be entitled to over time for extra work you do depending on your contract.

Can an apprentice work over 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.

Can apprentices be fired?

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.

What are my rights as an apprentice?

Most modern apprentices are categorised as employees, which entitles them to a wide range of statutory work rights including: at least 20 days paid holiday a year (plus bank holidays); at least the National Minimum Wage for apprentices; rest breaks; health and safety protection; and a contract of employment or training …

How much do hairdressing apprentices get paid per hour?

For Salon Owners. If your apprentice is aged 19 and over you can pay them £2.50 per hour in their first year of apprenticeship only. If your apprentice is in their second year you must pay them the minimum wage relivant to their age. IE. Apprentices aged over 19 should be paid the following hourly rates. 20 years of age £ 4.92 per hour.

What’s the minimum wage for an apprentice at Salon?

The national minimum wage for apprentices aged 19 and over is £3.50 per hour in the first year of their apprenticeship only. In the second year of their apprenticeship, apprentices aged 19 and over must be paid the National Minimum Wage for their age. Please read more about Salon Employee Minimum Wages:

How old do you have to be to work in the hairdressing industry?

So the term National Living Wage for the hairdressing and beauty industry is replaced by the National Minimum Wage in the hairdressing and beauty industry and all other industries for anyone 25 and over 2018 Rate for apprentices aged 19 and over

Do you have to pay minimum wage to apprentice?

You must pay apprentices at least the National Minimum Wage. There’s different rates of pay for apprentices depending on their age and what year of their apprenticeship they’ve completed. The contract of employment should make it clear what wage you’ll pay your apprentice and for what hours.