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.
What is the deadline for filing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints?
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Each complaint must be in writing and contain (1) the apprentice’s name, address and telephone number, or other means of contact; (2) the name of the apprenticeship sponsor; (3) a short description of the actions that the apprentice believes were discriminatory or a failure to follow the equal opportunity standards and why the apprentice believes these actions were discriminatory; and (4) the signature of the apprentice or the apprentice’s authorized representative.
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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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EEO notices must 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.
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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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