Book II — Human Resources Development
Article 62Signing of apprenticeship agreement.
ELI5— what this means for you
Every apprenticeship agreement must be signed by the employer and apprentice (or their guardian if a minor). Agreements must be ratified by apprenticeship committees and copies given to both parties.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Signing of apprenticeship agreement.
Every apprenticeship agreement shall be signed by the employer or his agent, or by an authorized representative of any of the recognized organizations, associations or groups and by the apprentice.
An apprenticeship agreement with a minor shall be signed in his behalf by his parent or guardian, if the latter is not available, by an authorized representative of the Department of Labor, and the same shall be binding during its lifetime.
Every apprenticeship agreement entered into under this Title shall be ratified by the appropriate apprenticeship committees, if any, and a copy thereof shall be furnished both the employer and the apprentice.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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