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NM Stat § 50-7-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 7 - Apprenticeship|Section 50-7-2 - Definitions.

As used in this act [50-7-1 to 50-7-4, 50-7-7 NMSA 1978]: "apprentice" means a person at least sixteen years old who is covered by a written agreement with an employer, or with an association of employers or employees acting as agent for an employer, and approved by the state apprenticeship council, which apprentice agreement provides for not less than two thousand hours required for any given trade by reasonably continuous employment for such person, for his participation in an approved schedule of work experience through employment and for at least one hundred forty-four hours per year of related supplemental instruction. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-7-14, enacted by Laws 1957, ch. 219, § 2; 1978, ch. 134, § 1.
NM Stat § 50-7-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 7 - Apprenticeship|Section 50-7-4 - Duties of the council.

The council shall formulate standards to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, giving consideration to standards advocated by the bureau of apprenticeship of the United States department of labor, and shall formulate such additional policies as may be necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of the act [50-7-1 to 50-7-4, 50-7-7 NMSA 1978]. The council shall prescribe its own rules of procedure. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-7-16, enacted by Laws 1957, ch. 219, § 4. ANNOTATIONSFunctions of apprenticeship council. — The primary function of the apprenticeship council is to encourage the development and operation of apprenticeship programs which meet acceptable standards as to quality and content. Council may enter into contracts with the U.S. department of labor under which it would undertake to promote on-the-job training programs in the development and establishment of such training programs, and in providing advisory and technical assistance to businesses which undertake to establish on-the-job training programs and other programs of that nature. 1966 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 66-140. No authority to operate programs. — This agency only has powers to establish standards and policies concerning the carrying on and encouraging of apprenticeship programs. The council under this statute does not have authority to actually engage in the operation of an apprenticeship program. To the extent that the apprenticeship council intends to enter into contracts with the U.S. department of labor under which it would agree to operate an on-the-job training project itself, such contracts would not be proper. 1966 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 66-140. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 6 C.J.S. Apprentices § 11.
NM Stat § 50-7-4.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 7 - Apprenticeship|Section 50-7-4.1 - Administration.

The commissioner of labor shall appoint a director of apprenticeship to be responsible for effectuating the policies set forth in Section 50-7-1 NMSA 1978, to carry out the policies approved by the apprenticeship council and otherwise to execute the provisions of Chapter 50, Article 7 NMSA 1978. Such appointment shall be subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the council. The commissioner of labor shall appoint the director and such additional personnel as may be necessary, subject to such laws and practices as are applicable to appointment, service and compensation of employees of the state. Under the general direction of the commissioner of labor, the director in furtherance of the duties specified shall: A. encourage the voluntary participation of employers and employees in the furtherance of the objectives of Chapter 50, Article 7 NMSA 1978; B. devise necessary procedures and records; C. prepare statistical reports regarding apprenticeship; D. issue information related to apprenticeship; and E. perform such other duties as are necessary to carry out the intent of Chapter 50, Article 7 NMSA 1978. History: 1978 Comp., § 50-7-4.1, enacted by Laws 1979, ch. 204, § 12. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 1987, ch. 342, § 33 provides that all references in law to the "labor commissioner" shall be construed as references to the "director of the labor and industrial division of the department of labor". Laws 2007, ch. 200 repealed the labor department. Section 9-26-15 NMSA 1978 provides that all statutory references to the "labor department or any divisions of the labor department shall be deemed to be references to the workforce solutions department".
NM Stat § 50-7-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 7 - Apprenticeship|Section 50-7-6 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 204, § 15, repealed 50-7-5 and 50-7-6 NMSA 1978, relating to the exclusion of the apprenticeship council from the authority of the commissioner of labor and to the administration of the apprenticeship program. For present provisions, see 50-7-4.1 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 50-7-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 7 - Apprenticeship|Section 50-7-7 - Limitation.

A. This act [50-7-1 to 50-7-4, 50-7-7 NMSA 1978] does not apply to employers who, with their employees, are subject to the Railway Labor Act of congress or any act amendatory thereof. B. The provisions of this act shall apply only to such persons, firms, political subdivisions, corporations, employer associations or organizations of employees as voluntarily elect to conform with its provisions, so long as they shall wish it to apply. C. Notwithstanding any provision of this act the administration and supervision of related and supplemental instruction for apprentices, coordination of instruction with job experiences and the selection and training of teachers for such instruction is the responsibility of state or local boards responsible for vocational education, unless otherwise approved by the state council. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-7-18, enacted by Laws 1957, ch. 219, § 6. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the federal Railway Labor Act, see 15 U.S.C. §§ 21, 45; 18 U.S.C. § 373; 28 U.S.C. §§ 1291 to 1294 and 45 U.S.C. §§ 151 to 163, 181 to 188.
NM Stat § 50-8-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 8 - National Employment System|Section 50-8-1 - [Acceptance of federal act.]

The state of New Mexico hereby accepts the provisions of the act of congress approved June 6, 1933, entitled: "An act to provide for the establishment of a national employment system and for cooperation with the states in the promotion of such system, and for other purposes." History: Laws 1934 (S.S.), ch. 15, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 57-601; 1953 Comp., § 59-8-1. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the federal act referred to in this section, see 29 U.S.C. §§ 49 to 49c and 49d to 49k.
NM Stat § 50-8-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 8 - National Employment System|Section 50-8-2 - Agency of state for purpose of federal act.

The employment security department is hereby designated and constituted the agency of the state of New Mexico for the purpose of such act, with full power to establish such public employment offices throughout the state of New Mexico as it may deem necessary to fully carry out the purposes, to employ such agents, clerks and employees as are necessary therefor, with full power to cooperate with all authorities of the United States having powers or duties under said act of congress and to do and perform all things necessary to secure to this state the benefits of said act in the promotion and maintenance of a system of public employment offices. All funds made available to this state under said act of congress shall, upon receipt thereof, be paid into the general fund of the state treasury and are hereby appropriated therefrom to be expended by the department as provided by the act of congress and by this act [50-8-1, 50-8-2 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1934 (S.S.), ch. 15, § 2; 1941 Comp., § 57-602; 1953 Comp., § 59-8-2; Laws 1977, ch. 252, § 31; 1979, ch. 280, § 10. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the federal act referred to in this section, see 29 U.S.C. §§ 49 to 49c and 49d to 49k.
NM Stat § 50-9-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 9 - Occupational Health and Safety|Section 50-9-1 - Short title.

Sections 50-9-1 through 50-9-25 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Occupational Health and Safety Act". History: 1953 Comp., § 59-14-1, enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 63, § 1; 1975, ch. 290, § 1; 1993, ch. 322, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For Occupational Disease Disablement Law, see 52-3-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. The 1993 amendment, effective April 8, 1993, substituted "50-9-1 through 50-9-25 NMSA 1978" for "59-14-1 through 59-14-24 NMSA 1953". Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Plant and Job Safety - OSHA and State Laws § 131 et seq. Violation of OSHA regulation as affecting tort liability, 79 A.L.R.3d 962. Liability of employer with regard to inherently dangerous work for injuries to employees of independent contractor, 34 A.L.R.4th 914. Duty and liability of subcontractor to employee of another contractor using equipment or apparatus of former, 55 A.L.R.4th 725. Tort liability for window washer's injury or death, 69 A.L.R.4th 207. What constitutes "substantial evidence" within meaning of § 6(f) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 U.S.C.S. § 655(f)) providing that the secretary of labor's determinations shall be conclusive if supported by substantial evidence in the record considered as a whole, 25 A.L.R. Fed. 150. OSHA violation by employer or third party as providing cause of action for employee, 35 A.L.R. Fed. 461. United States' tort liability for nonenforcement of OSHA, 35 A.L.R. Fed. 963. Machinery and machine guarding OSHA general industry standards (29 CFR §§ 1910.211 - 1910.222), 38 A.L.R. Fed. 507. Validity, construction, and application of personal protective equipment subpart of OSHA general industry standards (29 CFR §§ 1910.132 - 1910.140), 39 A.L.R. Fed. 141. Pre-emptive effect of Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 USCS §§ 651 - 678) and standards issued thereunder, 88 A.L.R. Fed. 833. When has employer "repeatedly" violated Occupational Safety and Health Act within meaning of § 17(a) of Act (29 USCA § 666(a)), 151 A.L.R. Fed. 1 Who is "employer" for purposes of Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 USCA §§ 651 et seq.), 153 A.L.R. Fed. 303. What constitutes "willful" violation for purposes of §§ 17(a) or (e) of Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.A. § 666(a) or § 666(e)), 161 A.L.R. Fed. 561. 51 C.J.S. Labor Relations §§ 11, 12; 30 C.J.S. Employers' Liability § 52 et seq.
NM Stat § 50-9-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 9 - Occupational Health and Safety|Section 50-9-2 - Purpose.

It is the purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act [50-9-1 NMSA 1978] to assure every employee safe and healthful working conditions by providing for: A. the establishment of occupational health and safety regulations applicable to places of employment in this state; B. the effective enforcement of the health and safety regulations; C. education and training programs for employers and employees in recognition of their responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and advice and assistance to them about effective means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses; and D. appropriate job-related accident and illness reporting procedures that will help achieve the objectives of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-14-2, enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 63, § 2; 1993, ch. 322, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 1993 amendment, effective April 8, 1993, substituted "employee" for "working man and woman" in the introductory paragraph. The coverage of the Occupational Health and Safety Act includes the hazard of third-party violence against employees. N.M. Petroleum Marketers Assn. v. N.M. Envtl. Improvement Bd., 2007-NMCA-060, 141 N.M. 678, 160 P.3d 587.
NM Stat § 50-9-2.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 9 - Occupational Health and Safety|Section 50-9-2.1 - Legislative findings.

The legislature finds that: A. the proliferation of hazardous chemicals in the environment poses a growing threat to the public health, safety and welfare; and B. it is in the public interest to establish a comprehensive program for the disclosure of information about hazardous substances in places of employment and to provide a procedure whereby employees may gain access to this information. History: Laws 1987, ch. 178, § 1.
NM Stat § 50-9-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 9 - Occupational Health and Safety|Section 50-9-4 - State occupational health and safety agency.

The department is the state occupational health and safety agency for all purposes under federal legislation relating to occupational health and safety and may take all action necessary to secure to this state the benefits of that legislation. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-14-4, enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 63, § 4; 1993, ch. 322, § 4. ANNOTATIONSThe 1993 amendment, effective April 8, 1993, substituted "department" for "agency". Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Plant and Job Safety - OSHA and State Laws § 128 et seq.
NM Stat § 50-9-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 9 - Occupational Health and Safety|Section 50-9-5 - Employer and employee duties.

A. Every employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees. B. Every employer shall furnish and maintain a place of employment that must comply with the health and safety regulations promulgated by the board. The regulations shall provide for the adoption of practices, means, methods, operations, conditions and processes in order to provide safe and healthful employment and places of employment. C. Each employer shall, through posting of notices at the place or places where notices to employees are normally posted or other appropriate means, keep his employees informed of their protections and obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including provisions of applicable regulations. D. Each employee shall comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any rules and orders promulgated pursuant thereto which are applicable to his own actions and conduct in the course of his employment. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-14-5, enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 63, § 5; 1975, ch. 290, § 3. ANNOTATIONSAdditional civil actions not allowed. — Nowhere in the Occupational Health and Safety Act or in its legislative history can be found any indication that the legislature intended to allow additional civil actions instituted by aggrieved employees injured through violations of OSHA standards. Arvas v. Feather's Jewelers, 1978-NMCA-075, 92 N.M. 89, 582 P.2d 1302. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Plant and Job Safety - OSHA and State Laws §§ 34, 131. Employer's tort liability to worker for concealing workplace hazard or nature or extent of injury, 9 A.L.R.4th 778. Employer's liability for injury to babysitter in home or similar premises, 29 A.L.R.4th 304. Liability of employer with regard to inherently dangerous work for injuries to employees of independent contractor, 34 A.L.R.4th 914. Employer's liability to employee for failure to provide work environment free from tobacco smoke, 63 A.L.R.4th 1021.
NM Stat § 50-9-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 9 - Occupational Health and Safety|Section 50-9-6 - Training; assistance; consultation; research.

A. The department shall provide for the establishment and supervision of programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance and prevention of unsafe working conditions in employment and places of employment and consult with, advise and assist employers and employees about effective means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses. B. Upon an employer's request, the department shall provide an on-site consultation inspection of conditions and practices of the employer's work place without issuing citations or proposing penalties for violations noted, provided that imminent danger situations found during the on-site consultative visit must be pointed out to the employer. In the event the imminent danger is pointed out by the department consultant but immediate steps are not taken by the employer to eliminate such danger, the emergency procedures provided in Section 50-9-14 NMSA 1978 shall be pursued by the department to assure timely abatement of the imminent danger situation. C. The secretary is responsible for programs involving research in occupational health and safety, for surveys and recommendations for occupational health and safety programs and for promotional, educational and advisory activities in occupational health and safety. D. The board or the secretary may appoint special committees composed of technicians or professionals specializing in occupational health or safety to assist in carrying out the objectives of the Occupational Health and Safety Act [50-9-1 NMSA 1978]. Members of such committees shall be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978]. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-14-6, enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 63, § 6; 1975, ch. 290, § 4; 1993, ch. 322, § 5. ANNOTATIONSThe 1993 amendment, effective April 8, 1993, substituted "department" for "agency" near the beginning of Subsection A and throughout Subsection B; made a minor stylistic change near the middle of Subsection A; substituted "50-9-14 NMSA 1978" for "59-14-13 NMSA 1953" in the second sentence of Subsection B; and substituted "secretary" for "director" near the beginning of Subsections C and D.
NM Stat § 50-9-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 9 - Occupational Health and Safety|Section 50-9-8 - Duties and powers of the department.

The department shall: A. prevent or abate detriment to the health and safety of employees arising out of and in the course of employment; B. develop an effective and comprehensive program for the prevention or abatement of detriment to the health and safety of employees within the state; C. advise and recommend an effective and comprehensive program of occupational health and safety applicable to all employees of public agencies of the state and its political subdivisions; D. cause to be instituted legal proceedings to compel compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act or any regulation of the board; E. accept, receive and administer grants or other funds or gifts from public or private agencies, including the federal government; F. take reasonable steps to inform employees of their protections and obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including the provisions of applicable regulations; and G. make reports to the secretary of the United States department of labor in the form and containing the information as the secretary may from time to time require. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-14-8, enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 63, § 8; 1993, ch. 322, § 7. ANNOTATIONSThe 1993 amendment, effective April 8, 1993, substituted "department" for "agency" in the catchline and in the introductory paragraph and made minor stylistic changes in Subsection G.
NM Stat § 50-9-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 50 - Employment Law|Article 9 - Occupational Health and Safety|Section 50-9-9 - Occupational health and safety review commission; creation; organization.

A. The occupational health and safety review commission is hereby established. The commission shall be composed of three members who shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, from among persons who by reason of training, education or experience are qualified to carry out the functions of the commission under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. One member each shall be chosen to reflect the views of labor, industry and of the general public. The governor shall designate one of the members of the commission to serve as chairman. B. Terms of commission members shall be six years except that members of the commission first taking office shall serve as designated by the governor at the time of appointment: one for a term of two years, one for a term of four years and one for a term of six years. A vacancy caused by death, resignation or removal of a member prior to the expiration of the term for which he was appointed shall be filled only for the remainder of such unexpired term. A member of the commission may be removed by the governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. C. For the purpose of carrying out its functions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, two members of the commission shall constitute a quorum and official action can be taken only on the affirmative vote of at least two members. D. Every official act of the commission shall be entered of record and its hearings and records shall be open to the public. The commission is authorized to make such rules as are necessary for the orderly transaction of its proceedings. E. The commission may order testimony to be taken by deposition in any proceedings pending before it. Any person whose testimony may be material may be compelled to appear and testify, and to produce books, papers or documents in the same manner as witnesses may be compelled to appear and testify and produce like documentary evidence before the commission. F. The commission may designate a hearing officer to take evidence in the hearing. The commission will then make its decision based on the evidence in the transcript of the hearing proceedings. G. Members of the commission shall be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978]. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-14-8.1, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 290, § 6. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For exemption of occupational health and safety review commission from authority of secretary of environment, see 9-7A-14 NMSA 1978. For staff support from the department of environment, see 9-7A-14 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Plant and Job Safety - OSHA and State Laws § 131 et seq.