(a) A host agency may convert existing positions into apprenticeships or create new, lower-grade positions for the purpose of establishing apprenticeships; provided, that nothing in this subchapter may be interpreted as requiring the creation of new positions.
(b)(1) New hires and existing employees may be eligible to become apprentices; provided, that no agency may require an employee in an apprenticeable occupation hired before October 1, 2019 to become an apprentice.
(2) Notwithstanding § 1-608.01(e)(7), an apprentice shall be a resident of the District of Columbia.
(3) An apprentice shall receive compensation, benefits, and collective bargaining rights consistent with the classification of the apprentice's position under this chapter.
(4) Section 32-1410, shall govern the resolution of disputes arising from terms in an apprenticeship agreement not covered by this chapter or a collective bargaining agreement.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 1083 [1084]; as added Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-211, § 2(d), 65 DCR 12603.)
ApplicabilityApplicability of D.C. Law 22-211: § 7156 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 22-211. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-211: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(d) of D.C. Law 22-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency LegislationFor temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-211, see § 7156 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-211, see § 7156 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).