On-the-Job Training (OJT) Contract

This On-the-Job Training (OJT) Contract is entered into this day of , 20, between the employer referenced in section (I), hereinafter called the Employer, and the, hereinafter called SC Works.

(I)Employer Information

Legal Business Name: / FEIN or UBI #:
Business Address: / City, State, ZIP:
Training Location Address: / City, State, ZIP:
Former Name(s) Under Which Business Operated: / # of Current Employees:
Supervisor Name: / Title:
Phone: / Fax: / Email:

(II)OJT Employee Information

Full Name: / State ID#: / WIA Participant? Yes No
Previous Job: / OJT Job: / TAA Participant? Yes No
O*Net Code: / O*Net Code:
NAICS Code: / NAICS Code:

(III)Assurances

Is the business being sold or merging with another company? / Yes No
Has the company operated at the current location for at least 120 days? / Yes No
If less than 120 days, and all or part of the business relocated from another area in the U.S, were employees laid off at the previous location as a result of the relocation? / Yes No
Are OJT jobs expected to last a year or more in the normal course of business? / Yes No
Has the company exhibited a pattern of failing to provide OJT Trainees with continued long-term employment or failed to meet previous OJT contract terms? / Yes No
Will the OJT Trainee’s wages meet or exceed the Federal minimum wage requirements and mirror other employees’ wages in the same occupation with similar experience? / Yes No
Will the OJT Trainee be provided the same workers’ compensation, health insurance, unemployment insurance, retirement benefits, etc., as regular, non-OJT employees? / Yes No
Worker’s Compensation Carrier: / or / Liability Insurance Carrier:
Account /Policy #: / Effective Dates: to
Will the employment of the OJT Trainee result in the full or partial displacement of employed workers or has an employee been terminated or laid off in expectation of filling the position with the OJT Trainee? / Yes No
Will the employment of the OJT Trainee infringe upon the promotional opportunities of current employees? / Yes No
Will the employment of the OJT Trainee impair existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements? / Yes No
Has the Employer been disbarred from receiving Federal funds? / Yes No
Is the OJT Trainee position an independent contractor position or will the trainee be employed and paid by a staffing agency? / Yes No
Does the company have sufficient equipment, materials, and supervisory time and expertise to provide the necessary training? / Yes No
Does the company comply with the equal opportunity and non-discrimination provisions of Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended? / Yes No
Does the company confirm that OJT funds will not be used to directly or indirectly assist, promote, or deter unions? / Yes No
Will the OJT Employee be employed to carry out the construction, operation, or maintenance of any part of a facility that is used or to be used for sectarian construction or as a place for religious worship? / Yes No
Will the OJT Employee be required to participate in political activities? / Yes No
Will the OJT Employee be employed by or reporting to an immediate family member (e.g., spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, aunts, and uncles)? / Yes No
Does the company promote and have a Drug-Free Workplace policy? / Yes No

(IV)Occupation & Training Information

Job Description:
Required Job Skills For Occupation: / Skills Assessment / Estimated Training Hours
Not Skilled:
Some Skills:
Skilled:
Not Skilled:
Some Skills:
Skilled:
Not Skilled:
Some Skills:
Skilled:
Not Skilled:
Some Skills:
Skilled:
Not Skilled:
Some Skills:
Skilled:

Tools and Supplies Required for Training:

$ / $
$ / $
$ / $

(V)Training Schedule

Hire Date: / Training Start Date: / Training End Date:
Training Days per Week: / Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Hours per Day: / Total Number of Weeks: / Total Hours:

(VI)Training Cost

Total Hours: / Hourly Wage: $ / Reimbursement Rate: %
Wage reimbursement amount: / $ (= Total Hours x Hourly Wage x Reimbursement Rate)
Cost for tools and supplies: / $
Total Contract Amount: / $ NOTE: Wages must be paid prior to seeking reimbursement.

(VII)Terms and Conditions

  1. The OJT Employee shall bethe Employer’s Employee,on the Employer’s payroll, andentitled to the same consideration and governed by the same policies as other employees.
  2. The Employer shall complete the Progress Report and Invoice forms that are provided by SC Works.
  3. The Employer agrees that, during the time frame of this Contract, the OJT Employee shall not be terminated from employment without giving prior notice to the SC Works and providing reasonable opportunity for correction and/or improvement of performance.
  4. The Employer is committed to notifying SC Worksimmediately, if the OJT Employee exhibits an attendance or disciplinary problem or has demonstrated an inability to perform in accordance with the training outline contained in this Contract.
  5. SC Worksmay terminate this Contract at any time, if the Employer has violated any terms or conditions of this Contract.
  6. All services to be rendered or performed by the Employer under this Contract shall be performed or rendered entirely at the Employer’s own risk.
  7. The Program shall reimburse the Employer % of the OJT Employee’s wages on a monthly basis, in an amount not to exceed the maximum Contract amount.
  8. No reimbursement shall be made for:
  9. undocumented payments to the OJT Employee,
  10. work performed outside of the term of this Contract,
  11. work performed during periods of work stoppages, or
  12. for fringe benefits such as paid holidays, sick leave, or vacation leave.
  13. Overtime in excess of 40 hours per week (or 80 hours per two-week pay period) shall be reimbursed at the regular rate of pay. The Employer must pay the overtime rate in excess of the regular rate in full.
  14. Wages must be paid by check or direct deposit.
  15. Wages are monies paid by the Employer to an OJT Employee for work performed; tips, commissions, and piece work are not considered wages and are not eligible for reimbursement.
  16. The Employer agrees to maintain adequate time and attendance, payroll, and other records to support amounts reimbursed under this Contract.
  1. Attendance, payroll, and other records to support amounts reimbursed under this Contract must be signed by both the Employer and the OJT Employee and submitted with the monthly Progress Report and Invoice.
  2. The Employer is responsible for paying the Employer's share of payroll taxes in full. The Employer’s share of payroll taxes is not subject to the % reimbursement rate.
  3. This On-the-Job Training (OJT) Contract, must be completed and signed before the OJT Employee becomes employed and begins the OJT.
  4. The Contract may be amended by a mutual written agreement of all parties; all amendments shall be signed and dated by all applicable parties prior to the start date of the amendment.
  5. The Employer agrees that, at an agreed upon time, during normal business hours, designated SC Works staff may inspect and monitor any records or activities pertaining to this Contract. Such inspection shall be made to determine if the Employer is in compliance with the terms of this Contract and if the OJT Employee is making sufficient progress.

(VIII)Comments

(IX)Employer Signature

By signing below, I affirm that all information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any deliberate falsifications, misrepresentations, or omissions of facts may be ground for contract termination, in which case I will be held financially responsible for all incurred program costs and disqualified from future OJT contract options. I understand and agree to allOJTContract terms.

Employer Authorized Representative Signature / Date
Type/Print Name / Title

(X)Participant Signature

By signing below, I affirm that all information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that giving any false information or withholding information in order to obtain or increase benefits is FRAUD and can subject me to liability to repay overpayments, program disqualification, and criminal prosecution with penalties ranging from fines to up to 10 years imprisonment. I understand and agree to all OJT Contractterms.

Participant Signature / Date

(XI)SC WorksSignature and Contact

By signing below, I affirm that I discussed the above terms with the Employer. The Employer hassatisfactorily met all requirements of the WIA TAA law. As an authorized representative of the , I agree to all OJT Contract terms.

Authorized Representative Signature / Date
Authorized Representative Name and Agency / Title
Phone: / Fax: / Email:

Contact Information:

For all questions pertaining to this contract:
Marsha Self, TAA Region 1 Coordinator
SC Department of Employment and Workforce

Office (803) 737-2746
Cell (803) 351-6829
Fax (803) 737-0921 / For all issues pertaining to the OJT Employee:
Mickie Smith, TAA Workforce Specialist
SC Department of Employment and Workforce

Cell (803) 315-0622
Fax (864) 223-4523

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

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