Section 101, The Employment Act, 2023

(1) The parent, guardian or relative of an apprentice shallenter into an apprenticeship agreement with the craftsman under whose care the apprentice is placed. (2) An apprenticeship agreement under subsection (1), shall- (a) be in accordance with the custom which pertains to the specific trade but shall not include the performance of an induction ceremony which may conflict with the rights of the child. (b) contain such matters as may be agreed between the parties and may include a provision that – (i) the parent, guardian or relative shall bear the cost of protective clothing and the basic tools for the training of the apprentice; (ii) the craftsman is to provide shelter for the apprentice; and (iii) the craftsman is to give the apprentice an allowance of not less than 50% of the minimum daily wage for his daily sustenance. (c) be in writing and shall contain provisions that are in the best interest of the parties and the apprentice; and (d) be submitted to the Commissioner for vetting and attestation (3) Where either party to an apprenticeship agreement contravenes the terms, the agreement shall immediately lapse unless there is a contrary intention in the agreement.