Common use of Joint Intent Clause in Contracts

Joint Intent. It is mutually agreed that professional development is in the interest of both parties for the purpose of assisting employees to upgrade present skills and knowledge, adapt to new work methods and procedures, and prepare for career advancement within UFV. Furthermore, levels of funding for professional development should, whenever possible, enable employees to participate fully in the activities defined in this article. Professional development does not include time and money spent on regular UFV business, nor does the term include training or education required rather than recommended by UFV. The Employer may refuse to grant leave to an employee where such leave would disrupt the operation of UFV, as determined by the Employer within guidelines established by the Joint Professional Development Committee, but this decision may be grieved by the employee. Such decisions regarding assisted exchange leaves shall be made in consultation with the appropriate employees in the affected area.

Joint Intent. It is mutually agreed that professional development is in the interest of both parties for the purpose of assisting as- sisting employees to upgrade present skills and knowledge, adapt to new work methods and procedures, and prepare for career advancement within UFV. Furthermore, levels of funding for professional development develop- ment should, whenever possible, enable employees to participate fully in the activities defined in this article. Professional development does not include time and money spent on regular UFV business, nor does the term include training or education required rather than recommended by UFV. The Employer may refuse to grant leave to an employee where such leave would disrupt the operation of UFV, as determined by the Employer within guidelines established by the Joint Professional Development Committee, but this decision may be grieved by the employee. Such decisions regarding assisted exchange leaves shall be made in consultation with the appropriate employees in the affected area.