In-Service Education and Staff Meetings Sample Clauses

In-Service Education and Staff Meetings. The parties recognize the value of in-service both to the employee and the Employer and shall encourage employees to participate in in-service or training sessions. All employees scheduled by the Employer to attend in-service seminars and staff meetings shall receive their basic rate of pay for all hours spent at the in service, staff meeting or training session.

In-Service Education and Staff Meetings. ‌ The parties recognize the value of in-service training both to the employee and the Employer. Employees who are required to attend training seminars or staff meetings shall be paid their appropriate rate of pay (including overtime, if applicable). When the meeting is voluntary, the employee has no obligation to attend. The employees shall have a minimum of three mandatory staff meetings per calendar year. Employees will be paid a minimum of two hours at the straight-time rate for each meeting. Employees living greater than 10 kilometres from the worksite may also claim mileage to and from their residence for the staff meeting unless the meeting abuts their work shift.

In-Service Education and Staff Meetings. ‌ The parties recognize the value of in-service training both to the employee and the Employer. The Employer shall make every reasonable effort to schedule in-service education and staff meetings during employees’ regular working hours. Employees who are required to attend training seminars or staff meetings shall be paid a minimum of two hours at their regular rate of pay or for the duration of the meeting at their regular rate of pay, whichever is greater. If an employee is unable to attend required training or a required staff meeting, the employee may be asked to provide a written explanation for the inability to attend. When the Employer requests an employee to attend a voluntary meeting, the employee has no obligation to attend. If the employee does attend such a voluntary meeting, it shall be without pay.