# The Apprentices Act, 1961, Section 18: Apprentices are trainees and not workers

- Act: The Apprentices Act, 1961 (Act 52 of 1961)
- In force from: 1962-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/apprentices-act-1961/section/18/

## Text

Save as otherwise provided in this Act,-- (a) every apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training in a designated trade in an establishment shall be a trainee and not a worker; and (b) the provisions of any law with respect to labour shall not apply to or in relation to such apprentice

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