Apprenticeship Laws and Regulations Flashcards
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What does equal opportunity in apprenticeship (EEO) require of program sponsors?
Answer: Non-discriminatory selection and recruitment of apprentices
EEO rules require apprenticeship sponsors to recruit, select, and train without discrimination based on race, sex, age, or other protected characteristics.
An apprenticeship agreement is a legal contract between an apprentice and who?
Answer: The apprentice and the program sponsor
The apprenticeship agreement is a formal contract between the apprentice and the program sponsor (employer or JATC).
What is meant by 'on-the-job training (OJT) hours' in an apprenticeship program?
Answer: Paid work hours during which apprentices learn practical skills under supervision
OJT hours are the paid work hours during which apprentices learn and practice trade skills under the supervision of a journeyworker.
What penalty can an employer face for violating wage requirements under a registered apprenticeship program?
Answer: Back pay and debarment from federal contracts
Employers who violate apprenticeship wage requirements may owe back pay and can be debarred from receiving federal contracts.
What does 'probationary period' mean in an apprenticeship context?
Answer: An initial period during which an apprentice or sponsor can terminate the agreement without cause
The probationary period is an initial phase — usually the first 1/6 of program hours — during which either party may end the agreement without cause.
Under which US regulation are wage standards for apprentices on federally funded construction projects set?
Answer: Davis-Bacon Act
The Davis-Bacon Act requires prevailing wages, including apprentice wage rates, on federally funded construction projects.