HAR §12-31-1. Definitions

As used in this chapter: "Department" means the department of labor and industrial relations. "Director" means the director of the department of labor and industrial relations. "Employer" means any person or organization employing an apprentice whether or not such person or organization is a party to an apprenticeship agreement with the apprentice. "Minority", as used in Title 29, CFR 30, includes Blacks not Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, and Hispanic (including Latin Americans, Mexican Americans, and Puerto Ricans). "Secretary" means the Secretary of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, USDOL, or any person specifically designated by either of them. "Sponsor" means any person, corporation, association, committee, or organi~ation operating an apprenticeship program and in whose name the program is approved and registered. [Eff. 7/30/81] (Auth: HRS §372-,5) (Imp: HRS §372-2) §12-31-2 Scope and purpose .. (a) This chapter sets forth the state plan for equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship programs which are registered with,the department in accordance with chapter 372, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and chapter 30, title 12 Administrative Rules. ( ( {b) The purpose of this state plan is to: ( (1) Promote equality of opportunity in apprenticeship programs ( by prohibiting discriminatory-practices as@cited in section 378-2, Hawaii Reviged Statutes; and (2) Require affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in such apprenticeship programs. [Eff. 7/30/81] (Auth: HRS §3 72-5) {_Imp: HRS §372-5)