Nondiscrimination in Apprenticeship

The Department proposes to streamline the content of 29 CFR part 30 by reaffirming the obligation of registered apprenticeship sponsors to conduct their training programs in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws governing nondiscrimination in the workplace, while also rescinding those regulatory provisions that obligate sponsors to engage in legally questionable affirmative action practices. The proposal would bring part 30 into alignment with the governing law on nondiscrimination while substantially reducing the regulatory burdens currently imposed on program sponsors. The NPRM also proposes technical and conforming changes to the Department’s companion apprenticeship regulation at 29 CFR part 29.