The Vermont Statutes Online

Title 21 : Labor

Chapter 013 : Apprenticeship

• § 1122. Complaints

  (a) Any controversy or difference arising under an apprenticeship agreement that cannot be resolved by the parties and that is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement may be submitted by an apprentice, or the apprentice’s authorized representative, to the Vermont Registered Apprenticeship Program for review.

  (b)(1) The complaint shall be in writing and signed by the complainant, or authorized representative, and shall be submitted within 60 business days following the event that gave rise to the complaint.

  (2) The complaint shall set forth the specific matters complained of, together with relevant facts and circumstances.

  (3) Copies of pertinent documents and correspondence shall accompany the complaint.

  (c)(1) The Vermont Registered Apprenticeship Program shall render a determination within 90 business days after receipt of the complaint, based upon such investigation of the matters submitted as may be found necessary, and the record before it.

  (2) During the 90-day period, the Vermont Registered Apprenticeship Program shall make reasonable efforts to affect a satisfactory resolution between the parties involved.

  (3) If so resolved, the parties shall be notified that the case is closed.

  (4) Where a determination is rendered, copies shall be sent to all interested parties.

  (d)(1) This section is not applicable to any complaint concerning discrimination or other equal opportunity matters.

  (2) All such complaints shall be submitted, processed, and resolved in accordance with applicable provisions in 29 C.F.R. Part 30 or applicable provisions of the Vermont Department of Labor State Plan for Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship.

  (e) Nothing in this section precludes an apprentice from pursuing any other remedy authorized under federal or State law. (Added 2023, No. 55, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.)