Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 610 - Apprenticeships
1. Revocation of Apprentice Registration for Misconduct
Background:
An apprentice electrician was found repeatedly violating workplace safety rules, including failing to use proper protective equipment and ignoring supervisor instructions.
Issue:
Whether repeated workplace safety violations constitute grounds for revocation of registration under NAC 610.
Decision:
The Nevada Apprenticeship Council conducted a hearing.
Evidence showed the apprentice’s repeated unsafe behavior could endanger others.
The Council revoked the apprentice’s registration, requiring the individual to reapply and undergo remedial safety training before being allowed back into the program.
Key Lesson:
Safety violations are taken seriously under NAC 610, and apprentices must follow sponsor and program rules to maintain registration.
2. Denial of Apprenticeship Registration for Incomplete Application
Background:
A prospective apprentice applied for registration but did not submit proof of prior training and educational credentials required under NAC 610.
Issue:
Can the Apprenticeship Council deny registration if the application is incomplete?
Decision:
NAC 610 mandates complete documentation to ensure eligibility and competency.
The Council denied the application, explaining that the applicant could reapply with all required documentation.
Key Lesson:
Applicants must provide all documentation; incomplete applications can be denied even if the individual is otherwise qualified.
3. Dispute Over Sponsor Termination of Apprentice
Background:
An apprentice plumbing trainee claimed they were terminated by the sponsoring company without cause and filed an appeal with the Apprenticeship Council.
Issue:
Does NAC 610 protect apprentices from arbitrary termination by sponsors?
Decision:
NAC 610 gives sponsors discretion to terminate apprentices for valid reasons, including poor performance or misconduct.
The Council reviewed performance reports and disciplinary records.
The termination was upheld because documentation showed repeated performance deficiencies and violation of program standards.
Key Lesson:
Sponsors have the authority to terminate apprentices for valid reasons, but terminations should be documented and justified.
4. Appeal of Wage Classification Dispute
Background:
An apprentice in a construction trade claimed they were not being paid the proper apprentice wage under the program’s wage scale.
Issue:
Does NAC 610 require sponsors to pay wages according to the approved schedule?
Decision:
The Apprenticeship Council reviewed pay records and wage schedules.
The Council found that the sponsor misclassified the apprentice and ordered back pay for the difference.
Sponsor was instructed to adhere strictly to the approved wage progression for all future apprentices.
Key Lesson:
Sponsors must follow NAC 610-approved wage schedules; apprentices are entitled to correct pay based on their progression.
5. Removal of Sponsor for Program Noncompliance
Background:
A sponsoring employer failed to provide adequate training hours, mentorship, and safety instruction for multiple apprentices over several months.
Issue:
Can NAC 610 allow the Apprenticeship Council to remove or sanction a sponsor?
Decision:
The Council reviewed apprentice complaints and audit reports.
It found the sponsor in repeated violation of program requirements.
The sponsor’s approval to host apprentices was suspended for one year, and they were required to submit a corrective action plan before reinstatement.
Key Lesson:
Sponsors must comply with all training and program requirements; failure to do so can result in suspension or removal.
6. Appeal Regarding Apprenticeship Completion Certification
Background:
An apprentice claimed that the sponsor refused to certify completion of the program despite completing all required hours and coursework.
Issue:
Can NAC 610 compel certification if the sponsor refuses?
Decision:
The Council conducted an independent review of work logs, classroom training, and evaluations.
It found the apprentice had met all requirements.
The Council issued the certification directly, overriding the sponsor’s refusal.
Key Lesson:
Apprenticeship completion and certification are ultimately verified by the Apprenticeship Council, which can intervene if sponsors act improperly.
7. Disciplinary Action for Falsifying Training Records
Background:
A sponsor was found to have falsified apprentice training records to appear compliant with required hours and safety standards.
Issue:
Does NAC 610 allow sanctions against sponsors for falsifying records?
Decision:
The Apprenticeship Council conducted an investigation and found intentional misrepresentation.
The sponsor’s approval was revoked, and they were barred from registering apprentices for a minimum of three years.
Apprentices affected were reassigned to compliant sponsors.
Key Lesson:
Integrity and accuracy in recordkeeping are mandatory; falsifying records results in severe penalties, including removal from the program.
✅ Summary of Key Themes in NAC 610 Cases
Compliance & Safety: Both apprentices and sponsors must comply with safety and program standards.
Documentation: Proper application, training records, and wage records are essential.
Sponsor Accountability: Sponsors can face suspension or revocation for noncompliance or misconduct.
Apprentice Protection: The Apprenticeship Council can intervene to ensure proper certification and fair treatment.
Disciplinary Authority: NAC 610 provides the Council authority to sanction both apprentices and sponsors for violations.
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