Your rights as an apprentice

Find out about your pay and rights in the workplace when you’re an apprentice or trainee.

Pay and entitlements

Your pay and entitlements will be captured in your employment contract. As an apprentice or trainee, you should get the same entitlements as other employees, such as annual leave, sick leave, public holidays and breaks.

Find out about entitlements for apprentices or trainees on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.

What to do if you have a problem with your employer

Issues in your workplace can usually be fixed when you talk with your employer or supervisor. Sometimes this isn't possible and extra help is needed.

Find information about fixing a workplace problem on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.

If your apprenticeship is terminated

Your employer must give you notice if they’re terminating your apprenticeship or traineeship, unless you’re:

  • a trainee who was employed for a specified period
  • dismissed for serious misconduct
  • a trainee whose role was made redundant.

Find out about ending an apprenticeship or traineeship on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.

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Page last updated: 23 August 2023