Worker-hungry contractors say rules limiting apprentice hires stymies business
Connecticut officials have touted workforce development as key to the state's economic recovery from COVID-19, but some contractors say restrictions on apprenticeship hires is hurting their ability to bring on new employees, even as the industry faces a worker shortage. Image Chris Fryxell The state Department of Consumer Protection imposes a so-called "hiring ratio" on contracting companies in electrical, plumbing and metal-working trades. The rule is a bit technical but it essentially requires contractors to have a certain number of licensed journeymen on staff for each apprentice they hire...
Source: hartfordbusiness.com