Okla. Admin. Code § 380:30-1-12

Current through Vol. 41, No. 16, May 1, 2024

Section 380:30-1-12 - Payment for training required by employer

(a) If an employer requires an employee to undergo training and/or attend classes prior to employment or concurrent with job duties, and such training is provided by the employer or is held at the place of employment, the employer cannot charge the employee for the cost of the training, and must also pay the employee at least the current minimum wage for all hours of training required.

(b) If the employer contracts with a third party to provide training away from the workplace, or requires the employee to obtain outside training, the employer is not required to pay wages for the employee's attendance, although the employer may elect to do so. The party whom the training benefits shall bear the cost thereof, as follows:

(1) If the training is specific or proprietary to the current employer, and is not required by a third party for the employee to work in that particular occupation, then the training is considered to benefit the employer and the employer shall bear the cost thereof.

(2) If completion of the training will result in procurement or renewal of a professional license or certification for the employee, which stays with the employee and is portable to other employers in the same field or business, then the training is considered to benefit the employee, and the employee shall bear the cost thereof; provided, the employer may choose to pay for the training if the employer so desires.

(c) This section shall not apply to any apprenticeship program that is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

Okla. Admin. Code § 380:30-1-12

Added at 14 Ok Reg 2968, eff 7-13-97