An approved affirmative action plan must:

1. (1) Be in writing.
2. (2) Be more than passive nondiscrimination.

3. (3) Include procedures, methods and programs to:

   1. (a) Clearly identify present and potential minority and female apprentices.
   2. (b) Establish affirmative action goals and timetables.
   3. (c) Equalize opportunity in apprenticeship to allow full utilization of the work potential of minorities and women.
   4. (d) Assure equal opportunity in apprenticeship for all individuals participating in or seeking entrance into Washington's labor force.

4. (4) Include provisions for outreach and positive recruitment to increase the participation of minorities and women in apprenticeship programs by expanding and promoting apprenticeship opportunities to minorities and women. (See WAC 296-05-413.)

   Nothing in a sponsor's approved affirmative action plan may be used to discriminate against any qualified applicant or apprentice on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or as otherwise specified by law.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.04.010 and 19.285.040. WSR 18-17-149, § 296-05-411, filed 8/21/18, effective 10/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.04.010, 2001 c 204, and chapter 49.04 RCW. WSR 01-22-055, § 296-05-411, filed 10/31/01, effective 1/17/02.]