EEO noticesmust be displayed in a prominent, publicly available location where all apprentices will see the notice. Sponsors must also provide the notice in the application for apprenticeship.
Where in their workplace should sponsors post the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) notice of the apprentice’s right to file a discrimination complaint?
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For programs registered with the Office of Apprenticeship (OA), complaints are to be electronically filed with OA at ApprenticeshipEEOcomplaints@dol.gov. You may also mail the complaint to the U.S. Department of Labor, as follows:
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship
200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210
Telephone Number: (202) 693-2614
Email Address: ApprenticeshipEEOcomplaints@dol.gov
Point of Contact: Director, Division of Standards and Quality
Attn: Apprenticeship EEO Complaints
Due to COVID-19, you are encouraged to email the complaint to ApprenticeshipEEOcomplaints@dol.gov ensure timely receipt of the complaint.
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Under the apprenticeship EEO regulations, apprentices and applicants for apprenticeship have 300 days from the alleged discrimination to file a complaint, although individuals are encouraged to file a complaint as promptly as possible. The Registration Agency may extend the filing time for “good cause.” The details are provided on the Inform Apprentices EEO webpage.
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Yes. Retaliation against any party for filing an EEO complaint is specifically prohibited in Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
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Yes. Under 29 C.F.R. 30.14, an authorized representative may file a complaint on behalf of an apprentice. This could allow a friend, family member, advocate, or lawyer to file such a complaint. A community group, a journeyworker who mentors apprentices, or a more senior worker may also file a complaint on behalf of the apprentice. The only requirement is that any such representative be authorized by the apprentice.
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