Attendance at Conferences and Conventions. (a) In order that each employee shall have the opportunity for an exchange of knowledge and experience with his or her professional colleagues, the employee shall have the right to attend a reasonable number of conferences or conventions related to his or her field of specialization. The Employer grants leave with pay and reasonable expenses, including registration fees, to attend such gatherings, subject to budgetary and operational constraints as determined by the Employer. The Employer must allow an employee who is a member of an association, organization or governing body the paid training time required to maintain his/her professional designation when it is a requirement for the continuous performance of his/her duties. (b) An employee who attends a conference or convention at the request of the Employer to represent the interests of the Employer shall be deemed to be on duty and, as required, in travel status. (c) An employee invited to participate in a conference or convention in an official capacity, such as to present a formal address or to give a course related to his or her field of employment, may be granted leave with pay for this purpose and may, in addition, be reimbursed for his or her payment of registration fees and reasonable travel expenses. (d) An employee shall not be entitled to any compensation under Article 39 (Overtime) in respect of hours he or she is in attendance at or traveling to or from a conference or convention under the provisions of this clause.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement
