Common use of Apprenticeship Contracts Clause in Contracts

Apprenticeship Contracts. 7.01 Apprenticeship contracts shall be prepared before the end of the probationary period and shall be signed by the apprentice (and, if a minor, their parent or guardian). Each applicant for an apprenticeship (and if they are a minor, their parent or guardian) shall be given an opportunity to read a statement of apprenticeship standards before signing the apprenticeship contract. 7.02 Every apprenticeship contract entered into under these standards of apprenticeship shall contain a clause making these standards a part of the agreement with the same effect as if expressly written therein. Copies of each apprenticeship contract, completely filled out, shall be given to the apprentice and the Union. 7.03 Where an apprentice is absent from work for more than 20 consecutive working days in any year, the Employer can extend the term of such apprentice's contract for the duration of the sickness, injury, or leave of absence. Any wage increments normally due will be delayed accordingly, and the Union advised in writing. (Formal course attendance is governed by clauses 9.04 and 9.05).