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.
Can others besides apprentices file a complaint?
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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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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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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
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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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