Chapter 178 — Purposes

178.01 Purposes This section states the goals of Minnesota's apprenticeship law. The law aims to give everyone a fair chance to learn … 178.011 Definitions Defines key terms for the apprenticeship chapter, including apprentice, apprenticeship program, commissioner, and … 178.012 Uniformity With Federal Law Minnesota's apprenticeship rules must follow federal rules set by the U.S. Department of Labor. Specifically, state … 178.02 Apprenticeship Advisory Board Establishes the Apprenticeship Advisory Board to advise the commissioner of labor and industry on apprenticeship … 178.03 Division of Apprenticeship Sets forth the powers and duties of the commissioner related to apprenticeship programs, including registration, … 178.035 Registration of Apprenticeship Programs Employers and unions that want to run an apprenticeship program must register it with the state Division of … 178.036 Standards of Apprenticeship This section sets the minimum standards that all registered apprenticeship programs must follow. Programs must include … 178.04 Establishes equal opportunity requirements in apprenticeship programs, prohibiting discrimination. 178.041 Rulemaking Power Provides for pre-apprenticeship programs to prepare individuals for entry into registered apprenticeship programs. 178.044 Determination of Apprentice Wages This section sets rules for how apprentice wages are calculated. Apprentices may not work more hours per week than the … 178.05 Addresses the cancellation, suspension, and deregistration of apprenticeship programs and agreements. 178.06 Establishes complaint and hearing procedures for disputes related to apprenticeship programs. 178.07 Registered Apprenticeship Agreements Provides for the relationship between apprenticeship and other educational programs, including academic credit. 178.071 Apprentice Data Personal information collected about apprentices by the Division of Apprenticeship is classified as private data under … 178.08 Addresses funding and appropriations for the state apprenticeship program. 178.09 Investigations and Enforcement of Apprenticeship Agreements Contains provisions for youth apprenticeship programs in Minnesota. 178.091 Investigations and Enforcement; Apprenticeship Programs and Standards The state commissioner can investigate apprenticeship programs and applicants to check if they follow the law. If a … 178.10 Limitation Provides additional regulatory and administrative provisions for the apprenticeship program. 178.11 Labor Education Advancement Grant Program Establishes prevailing wage requirements for apprentices working on public construction projects. 178.12 Contains provisions for apprenticeship program reporting and data collection.