Common use of Educational Leave of Absence Clause in Contracts

Educational Leave of Absence. (a) Participation in educational programs is encouraged by the Employer. Upon the request of an Employee, the Employer may grant leave, with or without pay, to attend training and/or education. If the educational event occurs on an Employee's day off, the Employer may grant equivalent time off with pay. Tuition costs, registration fees, or expenses incurred may be paid by the Employer. (b) When the Employer requires and requests the attendance of an Employee at a conference or workshop, or similar educational session, normal salary and benefits shall be continued. When attendance is required on days off, Employees shall be entitled to equivalent time off with pay. In addition, all registration or tuition fees and reasonable and substantiated expenses related to the session shall be paid by the Employer. (c) In addition to the provisions of 11.09 (b), EMS Employees: (i) attending education as required by the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics shall be paid their straight time hourly rate to a maximum of eight (8) hours for each education day or time spent, whichever is less; (ii) successfully completing the following certification and re-certification programs, ACLS, ITLS, CPR, PALS and EMD and any other specific certification and re- certification programs deemed mandatory by the Employer will be reimbursed for tuition costs. (d) The Employee's increment date will not change as a consequence of the first twenty-four (24) months of an educational leave of absence. (e) Where operational considerations and client care are not adversely impacted, an Employee may request to change her daily hours of work in order to attend ongoing educational classes. If approved, the Employee shall not be eligible for any premiums or premium pay she would not have otherwise been entitled to.

Educational Leave of Absence. (a) Participation in educational programs is encouraged by the Employer. Upon the request of an Employee, the Employer may grant leave, with or without pay, to attend training and/or education. If the educational event occurs on an Employee's day off, the Employer may grant equivalent time off with pay. Tuition costs, registration fees, or expenses incurred may be paid by the Employer. (b) When the Employer requires and requests the attendance of an Employee at a conference or workshop, or similar educational session, normal salary and benefits shall be continued. When attendance is required on days off, Employees shall be entitled to equivalent time off with pay. In addition, all registration or tuition fees and reasonable and substantiated expenses related to the session shall be paid by the Employer. (c) In addition to the provisions of 11.09 (b), EMS Employees: (i) attending education as required by the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics Health shall be paid their straight time hourly rate to a maximum of eight (8) hours for each education day or time spent, whichever is less; (ii) successfully completing the following certification and re-certification programs, ACLS, ITLSBTLS, CPR, PALS and EMD and any other specific certification and re- certification programs deemed mandatory by the Employer will be reimbursed for tuition costs. (d) The Employee's increment date will not change as a consequence of the first twenty-four (24) months of an educational leave of absence. (e) Where operational considerations and client care are not adversely impacted, an Employee may request to change her daily hours of work in order to attend ongoing educational classes. If approved, the Employee shall not be eligible for any premiums or premium pay she would not have otherwise been entitled to.

Educational Leave of Absence. (a) Participation in educational programs is encouraged by the Employer. Upon the request of an Employee, the Employer may grant leave, with or without pay, to attend training and/or education. If the educational event occurs on an Employee's day off, the Employer may grant equivalent time off with pay. Tuition costs, registration fees, or expenses incurred may be paid by the Employer. (b) When the Employer requires and requests the attendance of an Employee at a conference or workshop, or similar educational session, normal salary and benefits shall be continued. When attendance is required on days off, Employees shall be entitled to equivalent time off with pay. In addition, all registration or tuition fees and reasonable and substantiated expenses related to the session shall be paid by the Employer. (c) In addition to the provisions of 11.09 (b), EMS Employees: (i) attending education as required by the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics Health shall be paid their straight time hourly rate to a maximum of eight (8) hours for each education day or time spent, whichever is less; (ii) successfully completing the following certification and re-certification programs, ACLS, ITLSBTLS, CPR, PALS and EMD and any other specific certification and re- re-certification programs deemed mandatory by the Employer will be reimbursed for tuition costs. (d) The Employee's increment date will not change as a consequence of the first twenty-four (24) months of an educational leave of absence. (e) Where operational considerations and client care are not adversely impacted, an Employee may request to change her daily hours of work in order to attend ongoing educational classes. If approved, the Employee shall not be eligible for any premiums or premium pay she would not have otherwise been entitled to.

Educational Leave of Absence. (a) Participation in educational programs is encouraged by the Employer. Upon the request of an Employee, the Employer may grant leave, with or without pay, to attend training and/or education. If the educational event occurs on an Employee's day off, the Employer may grant equivalent time off with pay. Tuition costs, registration fees, or expenses incurred may be paid by the Employer. (b) When the Employer requires and requests the attendance of an Employee at a conference or workshop, or similar educational session, normal salary and benefits shall be continued. When attendance is required on days off, Employees shall be entitled to equivalent time off with pay. In addition, all registration or tuition fees and reasonable and substantiated expenses related to the session shall be paid by the Employer. (c) In addition to the provisions of 11.09 (b), EMS Employees: (i) attending education as required by the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics Health shall be paid their straight time hourly rate to a maximum of eight (8) hours for each education day or time spent, whichever is less;a (ii) successfully completing the following certification and re-certification programs, ACLS, ITLSBTLS, CPR, PALS and EMD and any other specific certification and re- certification programs deemed mandatory by the Employer will be reimbursed for tuition costs. (d) The Employee's increment date will not change as a consequence of the first twenty-four (24) months of an educational leave of absence. (e) Where operational considerations and client care are not adversely impacted, an Employee may request to change her daily hours of work in order to attend ongoing educational classes. If approved, the Employee shall not be eligible for any premiums or premium pay she would not have otherwise been entitled to.