Hours of work, overtime, leave and holidays
Section 15 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 deals with hours of work, overtime, leave and holidays. The weekly and daily hours of work of an apprentice while undergoing practical training in a workplace shall be as determined by the employer subject to the compliance with the training duration, if prescribed.] (2) No apprentice shall be required or allowed to work overtime except with the approval The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1962.
1[(1) The weekly and daily hours of work of an apprentice while undergoing practical training in a workplace shall be as determined by the employer subject to the compliance with the training duration, if prescribed.]
(2) No apprentice shall be required or allowed to work overtime except with the approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser who shall not grant such approval unless he is satisfied that such overtime is in the interest of the training of the apprentice or in the public interest.
2[(3) An apprentice shall be entitled to such leave and holidays as are observed in the establishment in in which he is undergoing training.]
Section 15, The Apprentices Act, 1961 (Act 52 of 1961).
Questions about Section 15
What does Section 15 of the Apprentices Act deal with?
Section 15 of the Apprentices Act is headed "Hours of work, overtime, leave and holidays". The weekly and daily hours of work of an apprentice while undergoing practical training in a workplace shall be as determined by the employer subject to the compliance with the training duration, if prescribed.] (2) No apprentice shall be required or allowed to work overtime except with the approval
How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Apprentices Act?
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When did Section 15 of the Apprentices Act come into force?
Section 15 of the Apprentices Act, cited as Apprentices Act 1961 15, came into force on 01 Mar 1962, having been enacted on 12 Dec 1961. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions956 words
- 8. Number of apprentices for a designated trade903 words
- 9. Practical and basic training of apprentices876 words
- 7. Termination of apprenticeship contract538 words
- 13. Payment to apprentices487 words
- 24. Constitution of Councils443 words
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