Apprenticeship Program

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 (including pregnancy and gender identity), 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. 

FILING A DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT 

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.

You may also be able to file complaints directly with the EEOC, or State fair employment practices agency:

U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship

200 Constitution Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20210

Attention: Apprenticeship EEO Complaints

EACH COMPLAINT FILED MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 

1. Complainant’s name, address, and telephone number, or other means of contact, 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 (including pregnancy and gender identity), 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.