Compliance

📊 Apprentice Recordkeeping Requirements

Participation in ETN of MN’s Registered Apprentice Program comes with specific recordkeeping responsibilities. Keeping accurate and timely records ensures compliance and protects all companies in the program.

Both apprentices and employers play a role in maintaining this accountability.

✅ Monthly Requirements for Apprentices

Every apprentice is required to submit the following reports each month:

  1. Apprentice Work Report

  2. Apprentice Safety Training Report

These reports must be submitted using the Flashpoint Database by the 10th of each month.

📌 Company admins are responsible for training apprentices on how to complete these reports and reviewing submissions for accuracy.

🖥️ Flashpoint Database Access

Apprentices will find their reporting tools inside Flashpoint under:

  • Work Report: Located under “Related Items > Work Reports”

  • Safety Report: Located under “Custom Lists > Safety Hours”

If you need help accessing Flashpoint or using the reports, contact us:
📞 (612) 827-6117 | 📧 [email protected]

📘 How to Complete Monthly Reports

📝 Apprentice Work Report

Used to track work hours by category (A–Y).
Steps to complete:

  • Record hours daily by task category (click “Show Category Descriptions” for help)

  • Leave weekends or off-days blank

  • At month-end, verify totals and click “Save & Submit”

🦺 Apprentice Safety Training Report

Used to track hours of jobsite safety training. Apprentices must log 50 hours over their time in the program.
Steps to complete:

  • Add safety training hours under “Monthly Total”

  • Totals will auto-calculate

  • Submit at the end of each month

📅 Monthly Deadlines & Late Fees

  • Due Date: Reports must be submitted by the 10th of each month

  • Late Fees Begin: On the 21st of the month

  • Late Fee: $50 per apprentice, per late month

⚠️ Escalating Consequences

  • 📍 3 consecutive late months: Apprentice is placed on probation

  • 📍 5 consecutive late months: Apprentice may be suspended or terminated from ETN of MN

  • 🔁 $100 Transfer Fee: Applies when an apprentice moves from one registered company to another

Timely reporting is essential. Delays or gaps in submissions can harm the standing of all participating companies in the program.

🔁 Changes in Apprentice Status

Any career status changes must be reported to ETN of MN within 30 days. This includes:

  • Terminations

  • Suspensions

  • Passing the Journeyworker Exam

🌍 Affirmative Action & Diversity Recruitment

As a participating employer, you’re expected to take proactive steps to promote diversity in the electrical industry.

This includes:

  • Attending career fairs

  • Posting jobs with diversity-focused organizations

  • Documenting outreach efforts

📌 All efforts must be reported to ETN of MN for compliance tracking. Need ideas? The Electrical Association and DLI can help.

🚫 Removal from the Program

Once an apprentice is indentured, your company is expected to support them through program completion.

Using the program for any purpose other than legitimate training and graduation will result in immediate review by the ETN of MN Board and possible removal from the program.