DWD 296.14(2)(2) Requirements of sponsors. A sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program shall provide written notice to all applicants and apprentices of a registered apprenticeship program of their right to file a complaint and identify the procedures to file. The notice shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the department and shall be provided in the application for apprenticeship and displayed in a prominent, publicly available location where all apprentices can see the notice. The notice shall include the following specific wording:

Your Right to Equal Opportunity. It is against the law for a sponsor of an apprenticeship program registered for Federal purposes to discriminate against an apprenticeship applicant or apprentice based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age (40 years or older), genetic information, or disability. The sponsor must ensure equal opportunity with regard to all terms, conditions, and privileges associated with apprenticeship. If you think that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may file a complaint within 300 days from the date of the alleged discrimination or failure to follow the equal opportunity standards with [INSERT NAME OF REGISTRATION AGENCY, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS, AND CONTACT NAME OF INDIVIDUAL AT THE REGISTRATION AGENCY WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECEIVING COMPLAINTS]. You may also be able to file complaints directly with the EEOC, or the Wisconsin equal rights division. If those offices have jurisdiction over the sponsor/employer, their contact information is listed below. [INSERT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR EEOC AS PROVIDED ON “EEO IS THE LAW POSTER,” AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE WISCONSIN EQUAL RIGHTS DIVISION AS PROVIDED ON THE WISCONSIN EQUAL RIGHTS DIVISION POSTER, AS APPLICABLE]

Each complaint filed must be made in writing and include the following information:

1. Complainant’s name, address and telephone number, or other means for contacting the complainant;

2. The identity of the respondent (i.e. the name, address, and telephone number of the individual or entity that the complainant alleges is responsible for the discrimination);

3. A short description of the events that the complainant believes were discriminatory, including but not limited to when the events took place, what occurred, and why the complainant believes the actions were discriminatory (for example, because of his/her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), genetic information, or disability);

4. The complainant’s signature or the signature of the complainant’s authorized representative.

DWD 296.14(3)(b)(b) If the department finds a violation of the nondiscrimination requirements under this chapter, the department shall attempt to resolve the matter as quickly as possible at the department level. If a complaint of discrimination cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the applicant or apprentice, the department shall refer the complaint to other federal, state, or local EEO agencies.

DWD 296.15(1)(1) If the department determines that a sponsor is not operating its registered apprenticeship program as specified under this chapter because of a compliance review, complaint investigation, or other reason, the department shall notify the sponsor in writing and identify the specific violations.