Section 260-RICR-30-15-5.12 - ComplaintsA. This section is not applicable to any complaint concerning discrimination nor other equal opportunity matters; all such complaints shall be submitted, processed, and resolved in accordance with State or Federal Equal Opportunity laws.B. Any controversy or differences arising under Apprenticeship Agreement which cannot be resolved locally, or which is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, may be submitted by an apprentice or his/her authorized representative to the Department for review. Matters covered by a collective bargaining agreement are not subject to such review.C. The complaint must be in writing, and signed by the complainant, or authorized representative, and shall be submitted within sixty (60) days of the final local decision. It shall set forth the specific matter(s) complained of, together with all relevant facts and circumstances. Copies of all pertinent documents and correspondence shall accompany the complaint.D. The Department shall render opinion within ninety (90) days after receipt of the complaint, based upon such necessary investigation of the matters submitted, and the record before it. During the ninety (90) day period, the Department shall make reasonable efforts to affect a satisfactory resolution between the parties involved. If so resolved, the parties shall be notified that the case is closed. Where a final decision is rendered, copies of such decision shall be sent to all interested parties.E. Nothing in this section precludes an apprentice from pursuing any other remedy authorized under another Federal, State, or local law.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-15-5.12