This National Apprenticeship Week, the spotlight is on apprenticeships and showcasing how it can be a fantastic way to bring fresh talent into your business. This will prompt many business owners to consider taking on an apprentice. Apprenticeships can be a huge benefit to a business, but they also come with specific legal requirements. In this blog, we’ll break down what you need to consider from an employment law perspective when hiring an apprentice.

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