New funding rules for apprenticeships came into effect on 1 August 2026. The changes include a reduction in the time levy-paying employers have to spend their funds, from 24 to 12 months; and changes to co-investment rates, including full Government funding for apprentices who are under 25.
In Francis-McGann v West Atlantic UK Ltd, the employment tribunal ordered a pilot to repay £4,725 in training costs after it emerged that he provided a fake reference using the name of a character from Star Wars.
A model contract clause to set out terms relating to the recovery of training costs where an employee resigns during the training or within a certain period of the training being completed.
A model letter to require an employee to repay training costs if they resign during the training or within a certain period of the training being completed.
Practical guidance on recouping training costs from an employee who leaves, including obtaining express written agreement in advance; a sliding scale for recovery; and deductions from wages.