§ 40.1-120.1. Discrimination prohibitions for registered apprenticeship programs
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Virginia Human Rights Act (§ 2.2-3900 et seq.), for purposes of this chapter a sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program shall not discriminate against an apprentice or applicant for apprenticeship on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age if the age of […]
§ 40.1-121. Requisites of apprentice agreement
Every apprentice agreement entered into under this chapter shall contain: 1. The names, signatures, and addresses of the contracting parties; 2. The date of birth of the apprentice; 3. The contact information of the Program Sponsor and the Division of Registered Apprenticeship; 4. A statement of the occupation or business that the apprentice is to […]
§ 40.1-122. Approval of agreement by Commissioner; signing
No apprentice agreement under this chapter shall be effective until approved by the Commissioner. Every apprentice agreement shall be signed by the employer, or by an association of employers or an organization of employees as provided in § 40.1-124, and by the apprentice, and, if the apprentice is a minor, by the minor’s father or […]
§ 40.1-123. Agreement binding after apprentice’s majority
When a minor enters into an apprentice agreement under this chapter for a period of training extending into his majority, the apprentice agreement shall likewise be binding for such a period as may be covered during the apprentice’s majority. Code 1950, § 40-129; 1970, c. 321.
§ 40.1-118. Authority of Council
The Council may: 1. Determine standards for apprentice agreements, which standards shall not be lower than those prescribed by this chapter; 2. Appoint the secretary of the Apprenticeship Council to act as secretary of each state joint apprenticeship committee; 3. Review decisions of local joint apprenticeship committees relating to apprenticeship disputes pursuant to subdivision C […]
§ 40.1-119. Local and state joint apprenticeship committees
A. A local joint apprenticeship committee may be established in any trade or group of trades in a city or trade area whenever the apprentice training needs of such trade or group of trades justify such establishment. B. When two or more local joint apprenticeship committees have been established in the state for a trade […]
§ 40.1-120. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context indicates otherwise: “Apprenticeable occupation” means a skilled occupation having the following characteristics: 1. It is customarily learned in a practical way through a structured systematic program of on-the-job supervised work experience; 2. It is clearly identifiable and recognized throughout […]
§ 40.1-117. Apprenticeship Council; membership and terms of office; meetings and duties
A. The Governor shall appoint an Apprenticeship Council, composed of four representatives each from employer and employee organizations respectively, and all of whom shall be familiar with apprenticeable occupations. The Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission, the Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, or their designated representatives, and a local superintendent from a school […]
§ 40.1-116. Curfew ordinances not affected
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit the violation of a curfew ordinance of any city. Code 1950, § 40-122; 1970, c. 321.
§ 40.1-112. Solicitation generally
A. In order to provide for enforcement of the child labor laws and the protection of employees, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, except a nonprofit organization as defined in § 501(c) (3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, to engage in or to employ any person for, or suffer […]