Leave of Absence for Retraining. In the event positions are abolished for any reason, the Employer may provide for retraining of displaced employees. 8.16.1 Retraining leave cannot be granted to an employee who has not served at least three (3) consecutive years preceding the granting of the leave. 8.16.2 The Employer shall prescribe the training program and may provide the program internally or designate the institution or place where the program is to be given. 8.16.3 The employee shall be considered a permanent employee for all purposes during the period of the retraining program and shall receive his/her normal compensation and benefits. 8.16.4 The Employer shall provide for reasonable expenses necessary for the prescribed retraining but may recover costs from the employee if he/she fails to complete the prescribed retraining program.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Leave of Absence for Retraining. In the event positions are abolished for any reason, the Employer may provide for retraining of displaced employees.
8.16.1 8.6.1 Retraining leave cannot be granted to an employee who has not served at least three (3) consecutive years preceding the granting of the leave.
8.16.2 8.6.2 The Employer shall prescribe the training program and may provide the program internally or designate the institution or place where the program is to be given.
8.16.3 8.6.3 The employee shall be considered a permanent employee for all purposes during the period of the retraining program and shall receive his/her normal compensation and benefits.
8.16.4 8.6.4 The Employer shall provide for reasonable expenses necessary for the prescribed retraining but may recover costs from the employee if he/she fails to complete the prescribed retraining program.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
