Division of Apprenticeship Standards - Labor Code 1777.5 (h),(k) Minimum Ratio Exemptions

The following are exemptions to the minimum 5-1 journeymen to apprentice hourly ratio as required by Labor Code 1777.5 (g), however an employer can and is encouraged to employ an apprentice as the second person on the job whenever possible and allowed by the apprenticeship program standards.

Northern California - Applies to all Contractors

• Contractors are required to utilize a minimum ratio of not less than one apprentice for each four journeymen,
  Operating Engineers Apprentice Ratio Exemption Request, Northern California - August 2011

Southern California - Applies to all Contractors

• Contractors are required to utilize a minimum ratio of not less than one apprentice for each five journeymen,
  Operating Engineers Apprentice Ratio Exemption Request, Southern California - November 2011

Northern California - Applies only to contractors that employ or request apprentices registered by the Northern California Laborers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.

• Participating contractors are not required to hire an apprentice until there are four journeymen on the jobsite.
  Laborers Apprentice Ratio Exemption Request, Northern California - December 2011

Southern California - Applies only to contractors that granted this exemption by the Laborers Southern California Apprenticeship Program and approved by the Administrator of Apprenticeship.

• Approved contractors are not required to hire an apprentice until there are four journeymen on the jobsite.
  Laborers Apprentice Ratio Exemption Request, Southern California - August 2012

November 2012