Educational and Development Leave Sample Clauses
The Educational and Development Leave clause grants employees the right to take time off from work specifically for educational or professional development purposes. Typically, this leave may be used to attend courses, workshops, seminars, or other training programs that enhance the employee’s skills or qualifications relevant to their role. By providing structured opportunities for learning, the clause supports employee growth and helps ensure the workforce remains skilled and up-to-date, ultimately benefiting both the individual and the organization.
Educational and Development Leave a. Following completion of probation, employees may be eligible for a leave of two weeks or more with pay for developing or increasing skills and abilities that will be of specific use in their work at the University. This leave is not granted for the sole purpose of furthering the employee’s education. It is for the purpose of attending classes and workshops, participating in internships, and other related activities.
b. Employees shall apply for the leave to the Chief (or designee) at least six months in advance, if possible. Employees must show the relevance of the program of study to their employment. The Chief (or designee) has the discretion to grant or deny the leave, taking into account the employees’ application, the operational needs of the department, and fiscal considerations. If granted leave, employees must return to the University for a time equal to the length of the leave, or must reimburse the University for the value of the leave.
c. If employees receive outside income as a result of a paid internship, scholarship or grant, such income must be reported to the University and the amount received will be deducted from the wages paid to the employees by the University. However, if employees anticipate unusual expenses directly related to the objectives of their leave, such as additional living expenses, they may request permission to not have the wages reduced by the amount of the full outside income.
d. To be eligible for a leave of more than two months, employees must have at least six years of continuous service at half-time or more. Such leaves shall not exceed more than ten months, except in rare instances where they may be granted for up to a year. Such a leave shall not be granted more than once every six years.