ECN Forum
I dont know if any of you ran accross this as a apprentice but my former employer has not signed off on my hours yet. I was with him about a year and as i have all the hours and places i worked at stored in my computer for each and every day. I have sent him the form,delivered one personally and still no reply. I thought I left on good terms but i guess he is still upset that I left. I even gave him a 2 weeek notice. He keeps saying he will get arouind to it. It would not bother me if it was a couple of hundred hours but its almost 1900 hours. What did you guys do in a case like this, Any advice would be appreciated,
Steve
First, I would have your program director call him- see what happens.

Finally, at the last possible minute, sign -forge- the blessed thing on his behalf. That is, in tha space provided for his signiture, sign it "OBO John Smith."

What will he do? Claim forgery? Well, where's the theft? You DID work the hours. You DID give him opportunity. Surely he's not disputing the figures? Would he try to claim he has a right to deprive you of your factual history?
Posted By: VAElec Re: Old employer will not sign off on hours - 09/30/06 01:13 AM
Anyone on the state level you can talk to? Meaning someone at the department of labor who might give you an idea of what you can do about this? I would love to come up with some brilliant idea but it's been a long week. You aren't the first nor the last to deal with this issue, as you know.
Posted By: iwire Re: Old employer will not sign off on hours - 09/30/06 10:51 AM
I have no idea what a 'Program Director' is and I certainly advise against any sort of 'forgery' on your part.

I would go to the licensing authority in your area.

Here where I am a license holder is required to keep track of and report apprentice hours. That license holder puts their license at risk if they do not follow the laws.
Posted By: iwire Re: Old employer will not sign off on hours - 09/30/06 11:23 AM
Steve I forgot you where a MA resident.

How's the BigE? [Linked Image]

Anyway the rule is CMR 237 18.01:3

Quote
(3) All persons, firms, and corporations engaging in or working at the business of installing wires, conduits, apparatus, devices, fixtures, or other appliances for carrying electricity for light, heat, power, fire warning or security system purposes and employing learners and apprentices shall keep, or cause to be kept, accurate and detailed records of such employment for no less than seven years and shall permit the Board or its agents to inspect and copy such records upon request.
Every guy I've ever talked to who has changed employers has had difficulties getting their time from old employers. All of them. I took a cue from them, and had my affidavit ready when I gave notice. I waited to give notice until I had my time in. Then, I walked in with the form, had the boss sign them, and then blindsided him with a resignation letter.

Uncouth? Perhaps. Effective? Darn tootin'. [Linked Image]
Thanks for all your input. My new boss said that even though he wont sign off on the hours you can go to the division of apprentice trainning and they will get the ball rolling.One call from them and that will do it. Its a last resort but it works. I"ll get it signed one way or another. Yes I live in West Springfield and the traffic is still a little bad here. Today sunday is the last day. Thanks for all your help. You guys ( and gals) are the best of the best that I have met since being in this field.New boss is just a gem. Looking forward to finishing out my last 1.5 years with him. TO ALL OF YOU BE SAFE OUT THERE 111111
Posted By: Sixer Re: Old employer will not sign off on hours - 10/01/06 04:45 PM
This is where an "Apprentice Training Logbook" would have helped. You record your hours in the book and work you did, then get your boss to sign it on a monthly basis.

Some information: http://www.cnc.bc.ca/apprenticetoolkit/record.htm

A sample of what the book should contain: http://www.cnc.bc.ca/apprenticetoolkit/pdf/recordbook.pdf

Hope this helps.
How about showing your pay stubs to a notary public and having him sign a declaration to the effect.
Posted By: Joey D Re: Old employer will not sign off on hours - 10/02/06 02:54 AM
Call the board they will make him do it.
What affiliation are you with Steve? I came up through the NJATC. I never had to keep track of my own hours, there was never a question about what I had worked, and my employers were always cordial when it came to dealing with the NJATC. We had to get 8,000 man hours in too, BTW.
Posted By: Tesla Re: Old employer will not sign off on hours - 10/02/06 07:11 AM
The IRS will make him cough up the hours: Demand an audit of his 941 forms.

He IS an electrical contractor, or some such.

He MUST file an accurate 941 with the IRS else it's a felony.

The 941 records are absolute proof of time served with this firm -- in the capacity -- put a fork in him ( he's done).

Your W-2s are virtually the same as evidence.

You can proclaim as a witness your testimony and have it recorded. Such as document is an AFFIDAVIT.

This affidavit is confirmed by the FEDERAL IRS records that you'll submit, to witt, I worked so many hours ... in this capacity ... and the jerk refuses to acknowledge this history as he is of a hostile mood... here are his prior legal declarations....


yada...yada...

You win, the truth wins, rage loses.


[This message has been edited by Tesla (edited 10-02-2006).]
Posted By: iwire Re: Old employer will not sign off on hours - 10/02/06 10:39 AM
Here in MA it is the person employing the apprentice who is legally responsible for tracking the hours.

There is a standard form the employer must fill out.

Sending your own log or W2s to the board with your test application will result in the application being sent back or disregarded.

The answer for Steve is easy....call the board of licensing they will force the EC to produce the records, if the EC refuses the board can and has taken actions such as license suspension or even revocation.

If the EC denies he ever employed the apprentice than just a few pay stubs will prove that to be false.
Posted By: jwhite Re: Old employer will not sign off on hours - 10/02/06 04:01 PM
Here in NC you can use your W-2 forms. It takes longer for them to process your application, but they will do it based on tax records.
I can relate, I have run jobs for a few companies with the promise of my Masters letter. After a year of making them $$ I get laid off My phone calls about my letter are unanswered
© ECN Electrical Forums