Md. Code Regs. 09.12.42.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 09.12.42.07 - Records

A. Obligations of Sponsors. Each sponsor shall keep adequate records including a summary of the qualifications of each applicant; the basis for evaluation and for selection or rejection of each applicant; the records pertaining to interviews of applicants; the original application for each applicant; information relative to the operation of the apprenticeship program, including but not limited to job assignment, promotion, demotion, layoff, or termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation or conditions of work, hours including hours of work and separately, hours of training provided; and any other records pertinent to a determination of compliance with these regulations, as may be required by the Council. The records pertaining to individual applicants, selected or rejected, shall be maintained in such manner as to permit identification of minority and female (minority and nonminority) participants.

B. Affirmative Action Plans. Each sponsor shall retain a statement of its affirmative action plan required by Regulation .04 of this chapter for the prompt achievement of full and equal opportunity in apprenticeship, including all data and analyses made pursuant to the requirements of Regulation .04. Sponsors shall review their affirmative action plans annually and update them when necessary, including the goals and timetables.

C. Qualification Standards. Each sponsor shall maintain evidence that its qualification standards have been validated in accordance with the requirements set forth in Regulation .05B of this chapter.

D. Records of the Council. The Council shall keep adequate records, including registration requirements, individual program standards and registration records, program compliance reviews and investigations, and any other records pertinent to a determination of compliance with these regulations as may be required by the U.S. Department of Labor and shall report to the Department as may be required by it.

E. Maintenance of Records. The records required by these regulations and any other information relevant to compliance with these regulations shall be maintained for 5 years and made available upon request to the Council or its authorized representative.

Md. Code Regs. 09.12.42.07