Apprenticeship Contracts

The government have issued new standard apprenticeship contracts, (40 different versions actually) covering all sorts of different sectors.

These are not compulsory, but simply good practice, and the government has said that it trying to favour the employer more.

If you are an Arcturus (retainer) client, we are able to provide an apprenticeship contract which is updated in line with the government model at no charge. Please do let us know.

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2 months ago

HOLIDAY QUARANTINE

UK Citizens returning to the UK from Spain are now told that they must self isolate for 2 weeks. With the change in rules, some employers are asking what their obligations are to employees who cannot return after holiday until...

3 months ago

Furlough and flexible furlough

BROAD SUMMARY AS AT 25TH June 2020 Employers are reminded that should they wish to continue to use the Furlough Scheme on a reduced basis as of the 1st July, a new written agreement or instruction will be required with...

4 months ago

Furlough Update

Deadline to furlough an employee for the first time and other changes to the furlough scheme This update is correct as at 3rd June 2020 but there may be further changes and updates. Many readers will be aware that the...

4 months ago

Test and Trace – Self Isolation

The government have today introduced regulations to provide that those told to self-isolate under the new test and trace regime will be permitted to claim Statutory Sick Pay for the ensuing two week period. In answer to the question “Can...

4 months ago

Can employers force workers to take holiday during furlough? An Update.

The government has updated their guidance to employees regarding the furlough scheme. This update is correct as at 14th May 2020 but there may be further changes and updates. Following the Government’s update last month in their guidance to...

5 months ago

Can holidays be taken during furlough? An Update.

Following the issue of their Direction to HMRC, the government has updated their guidance to employees regarding the furlough scheme. This update is correct as at 20th April 2020 but there may be further changes and updates. The government has...

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Apprenticeship Contracts