Louisiana § RS 23:385 - Apprenticeship programs; registration and function
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:385 — Apprenticeship programs; registration and function, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:385. Apprenticeship programs; registration and function
A. An apprenticeship program is defined as a plan containing all terms and conditions for the qualification, recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices that includes such matters as the requirement for a written apprenticeship agreement.
B. An apprenticeship program shall be registered in any trade or group of trades in accordance with this Chapter and with the standards of United States Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. An apprenticeship program shall cooperate with educational authorities in regard to the education of apprentices; shall establish a schedule of operations; shall establish wage rates and working conditions for apprentices; shall specify the ratio of apprentices to journey workers employed in any trade in accordance with this Chapter and the United States Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship; and shall adjust apprenticeship disputes.
C. An apprenticeship committee is defined as those persons designated by the sponsor to administer the program. A committee may be joint or nonjoint, as follows:
(1) A joint committee is composed of an equal number of representatives of the employer or employers and of the employees represented by a bona fide collective bargaining agent or agents.
(2) A nonjoint committee, which may also be known as a unilateral or group nonjoint committee, has employer representatives and may include employees, but does not have a bona fide collective bargaining agent as a participant.
Acts 1987, No. 623, §1; Acts 2010, No. 791, §1; Acts 2014, No. 740, §1, eff. June 19, 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:385
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:385 cover?
Section RS 23:385 ("Apprenticeship programs; registration and function") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 23:385?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:385" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 23:385 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.