Apprenticeship Workplace Rights and Regulations Flashcards
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Which US law governs the national apprenticeship system and sets standards for registered apprenticeships?
Answer: National Apprenticeship Act
The National Apprenticeship Act of 1937 established the framework and standards for registered apprenticeship programs in the US.
Who oversees the registration of apprenticeship programs at the federal level in the US?
Answer: Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship
The US Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship (OA) oversees the registration and standards of apprenticeship programs.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), at what rate must overtime be paid to eligible workers?
Answer: 1.5 times the regular rate
The FLSA requires overtime pay at 1.5 times (time-and-a-half) the regular hourly rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
What is the federal minimum wage as of recent years in the US?
Answer: $7.25 per hour
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, though many states set higher minimum wages.
Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
An apprentice's Related Technical Instruction (RTI) is typically provided by which entity?
Answer: The union or community college, or vocational school
RTI is usually delivered through community colleges, vocational schools, unions, or technical training centers designated by the apprenticeship sponsor.