Section 17 of The Apprentices Act, 1961
In all matters of conduct and discipline, the apprentice shall be governed by the rules and regulations 1[applicable to employees of the corresponding category] in the establishment in which the apprentice is undergoing training.
Summary
- Apprentices must follow rules regarding conduct and discipline while training.
- The specific rules they must follow are the exact same ones that apply to regular employees in the establishment.
- The apprentice's discipline is matched to the rules of the category of employees they correspond to.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Do I have a special rulebook just for apprentices?
No, you are governed by the exact same rules and regulations that apply to regular employees in your category at the company.
2. Can the employer fire me immediately for being late?
It depends entirely on what the establishment's standard disciplinary rules dictate for an employee of your corresponding category who is late.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 17 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, what dictates the conduct and discipline of an apprentice?
Q2.Under Section 17 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, if a company completely rewrites its employee handbook, how does this affect the apprentices?
Q3.Under Section 17 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, whose rules specifically apply to an apprentice?
Q4.Under Sections 15 and 17 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, if an establishment has a disciplinary rule penalizing employees who refuse mandatory overtime, how does this affect an apprentice?