Probation and Cancellation of Apprentice Agreements

(1) The apprentice program sponsor shall establish a probationary period for new apprentices during which time the apprentice agreement may be canceled by any party to the agreement for any reason upon notice to the Division. The probationary period shall not exceed one year or 25% of the expected duration of the apprentice program, whichever is shorter. Upon completion of the probationary period, the apprentice shall be given full credit for the term of the probationary period toward completion of the apprentice program. (2) Cancellation of apprenticeship agreements during the probationary period will not have an adverse impact on a sponsor's completion rate. (3) Following the probationary period, an apprentice agreement may be canceled either by consent of all of the parties to the agreement or by one or more parties upon a showing of sufficient cause. If cancellation is sought by a party to the agreement other than the apprentice, the apprentice shall be given notice of the proposed cancellation and a reasonable opportunity to make corrective action. (4) The apprentice program sponsor shall give written notice to the Division of the cancellation of any apprentice agreement and the reason(s) therefor within 30 calendar days of the cancellation. At any time during the period of apprenticeship, the Deputy Director may cancel an apprentice agreement where he or she deems appropriate.