Educational Courses. Payment for career-related courses approved by the Employer will only be made in accordance with Human Resources Policy #2-5 “Tuition Refund” dated July 1999.
Educational Courses. The Company will sponsor company approved courses by reimbursing the employee for tuition fees and required course books after the successful completion of the course and by reimbursing mileage costs. In order to qualify for reimbursement from the Company, the employee must submit receipts confirming payment. The Company will apply the above in a consistent and fair manner with all employees within the Skilled Trades Department.
Educational Courses. As it is recognized that substantial contributions can be made to the total public health program through the dissemination of information obtained during short courses, nurses will be given equal opportunity to participate in such courses approved by the employee’s Director or her designate. Information concerning such courses and/or workshops pertaining to any aspect of nursing shall be posted as far as possible in advance so that nurses may make application for leave. The Employer shall continue the nurse’s salary and pay travel and reasonable living expenses when in attendance at such courses or workshops. If an employee is required by the Employer to attend a course or workshop and is required by the Employer to travel to the course or workshop outside her normal working hours, the employee will be paid her regular straight time rate of pay for such travel time, or be given time off in lieu for such travel time on an hour for hour basis. The decision about whether to pay the employee or to give time off in lieu will be at the Employer’s discretion.
Educational Courses. Where employees are required by legislation, regulation or the Employer to take courses to upgrade or acquire new employment qualifications, or to maintain existing qualifications, in connection with their job duties and responsibilities, the Corporation shall pay the full tuition costs associated with the courses and shall make available to the employee any text books required.
Educational Courses. Section 1. Employees with one (1) or more years of service who desire to enroll at an accredited educational institution in a course which would aid in performance of services to the Employer and contribute to their professional growth may submit an application to the Employer for reimbursement of the cost of tuition and books. To be eligible for consideration, such application must be submitted in advance of the employee commencing such course(s).
Section 2. The employee's letter of application shall identify the educational institution, the course or courses to be taken by title and course number, and days and hours of attendance. The application shall also provide a short description of the content of the course and the projected cost of tuition and books. The Employer shall approve or disapprove the application on a reasonable basis by written notice to the employee within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of said application.
Section 3. Upon proof of satisfactory completion of the course(s) and the amount actually expended for tuition and books, the employee will be reimbursed for such expenses or such portion thereof as the Employer approves pursuant to Section 2 above. The employee must be on the Employer's payroll in good standing at the time the reimbursement is made and must continue employment with the Employer for three (3) years after completion of the course or courses. If the employee voluntarily terminates employment or is terminated for misconduct within such three (3) year period, the employee shall reimburse the Employer for all amounts expended under this Article.
Section 4. An employee who enrolls in an approved course or courses may, at the discretion of the Employer, also be allowed time off, without pay, to attend such courses if they are scheduled during working hours.
Section 5. The Employer shall pay the Michigan Registered Nurse renewal fee every other year for all Registered Nurses.
Educational Courses. 1) Upon request, Registered Nurses, LPNs, and Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Technologists, shall be provided an opportunity to attend at least one (1) educational course, conference, or seminar relevant to their employment at the Hospital, after every two (2) years of service. Courses, conferences, and seminars shall be subject to reasonable approval of the Employer, and may include Employer sponsored programs offered at the Hospital. The Employer shall pay at least fifty percent (50%) of the necessary tuition and travel expenses and may grant time off without loss of regular pay for Registered Nurses, LPNs, and Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Technologists.
2) An applicant under Article 46.05
(1) shall sign an agreement with the Employer providing:
(a) that she will return to work and remain in the Employer’s employ for a period of at least six (6) months after her return to work;
(b) that she will return to work on the date of the expiry of the training course, unless this date is modified with the Employer’s consent.
3) Should the employee fail to return to work, except by reason of death, disability or lay-off, the employee recognizes that she is indebted to the Employer for the amount received for training. Should the employee not return for the full six (6) months, the employee’s indebtedness shall be reduced on a pro-rated basis according to the number of months for which she received pay.
Educational Courses. As it is recognized that substantial contributions can be made to the total community health program through the dissemination of information obtained during short courses, employees will be given equal opportunity to participate in such courses approved by the employer. Information concerning such courses and/or workshops pertaining to any aspect of nursing shall be posted as far as possible in advance so that employees may make application for leave. The Employer shall continue the employee’s salary and pay travel and reasonable living expenses when in attendance at such courses or workshops.
Educational Courses. As it is recognized that substantial contributions can be made to the total public health program through the dissemination of information obtained during short courses, nurses will be given equal opportunity to participate in such courses approved by the employee’s Director or her designate. Information concerning such courses and/or workshops pertaining to any aspect of nursing shall be posted as far as possible in advance so that nurses may make application for leave. The Employer shall continue the nurse’s salary and pay travel and reasonable living expenses when in attendance at such courses or workshops.
Educational Courses. Payment for courses approved by the Employer will only be made on the following basis and conditions:
Educational Courses. Programs / courses offered by educational or professional institutions which the municipality has recognized as contributing to the increased knowledge of the employee. Activities which are related to membership in professional / municipal organizations or association business or related activities; usually an annual event requiring a leave of absence from municipal job duties.
