The policy alternative is to do nothing. The department is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, as a state apprenticeship agency. If the department does not promulgate a permanent rule, the department will be at risk of losing this recognition and will not be permitted to register apprentices.
Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
106.01 (11) The department shall promulgate rules to implement this section, including rules providing for all of the following:
(a) The provisions that are required to be included in an apprentice contract.
(b) Procedures for approving and for rescinding approval of apprenticeship programs.
Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
The estimated time is 240 hours.
List with Description of All Entities that May Be Affected by the Proposed Rule
The proposed rule will impact all employers or organizations employing an apprentice (an apprentice may be any person 16 year of age or over that enters into a contract to serve as an apprentice) under Chapter 106. Summary and Preliminary Comparison with Any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
29 CFR 29 sets forth the labor standards to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, promote apprenticeship opportunity, and to extend the application of such standards by prescribing policies and procedures concerning the registration of acceptable apprenticeship programs with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship. These labor standards, policies and procedures cover the registration, cancellation and deregistration of apprentice programs and of apprenticeship agreements, the recognition of a state agency as an authorized agency for registering apprentice programs for certain federal purposes. 29 CFR 30 promotes equal opportunity for apprentices and applicants for apprenticeship in registered apprenticeship program by prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), genetic information and disability. 29 CFR 30 also prescribes affirmative action efforts sponsors must take to ensure equal opportunity for apprentices and applicants for apprenticeship. The regulations also establish procedures for deregistration of an apprenticeship program in the event of noncompliance of regulations and prescribe the equal opportunity requirements for state apprenticeship agencies. Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule (Note if the Rule is Likely to Have a Significant Economic Impact on Small Businesses)
There is no anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule. Under ch. DWD 296, sponsors of an apprentice are required to promote equality of opportunity in apprenticeship by prohibiting discrimination based on the specified protected classes.
Approval by signature of the agency head or authorized individual
