Professional & Education Leaves Sample Clauses

Professional & Education Leaves. Leave of absence with or without pay may be granted to an Employee at the discretion of the Employer, to attend professional and education meetings, courses, or other events which may be judged beneficial to the Employee’s professional development, especially as it relates to her responsibilities with the Employer. Where an Employee is required by the Employer to attend a course or workshop, the Employer agrees to pay any applicable fee. In addition the Employer agrees to compensate such Employees for missed hours or visits as a result of attending the course, at their applicable straight time hourly or visit rate. The Employer will not be required to pay for attendance at a course or program required by the Provincial Government or its agents.

Professional & Education Leaves. (a) Leave of absence with pay may be granted to an employee at the discretion of the Employer, to attend professional and education meetings, courses or other events which may be judged beneficial to the employee’s professional development.

Professional & Education Leaves. Leave of absence with or without pay may be granted to an employee at the discretion of the Employer, to attend professional and education meetings, courses or other events which may be judged beneficial to the employee's professional development, especially as it relates to her responsibilities with the Employer. Where an employee is required by the Employer to attend a course or workshop, the Employer agrees to pay any applicable fee. In addition the Employer agrees to compensate such employees for missed hours or visits as the result of attending the course, at their applicable straight time hourly or visit rate. If employees are required by the Employer to attend a specific course, training or in-service, the Employer shall pay for the course/ training fees if any and shall compensate employees for the time spent at the at their hourly rate. Leave of Absence Rules Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply:

Professional & Education Leaves. Leave of absence with or without pay may be granted to an employee at the discretion of the Employer, to attend professional and education meetings, courses or other events which may be judged beneficial to the employee’s professional development, especially as it relates to her responsibilities with the Employer. Where an employee is required by the Employer to attend a course or workshop, the Employer agrees to pay any applicable fee. In addition the Employer agrees to compensate such employees for missed hours or visits as the result of attending the course, at their applicable straight time hourly or visit rate. Leave of Absence Rules Where any leave of absence without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits for the calendar month in which the leave commences. Seniority, service, vacation pay or any other benefits under any provision of this Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. No employee will accumulate seniority and service while on leave of absence unless otherwise stated, but seniority and service established at the point of leave will be reinstated upon return to work. While an employee is on pregnancy or parental leave, seniority and service will be accumulated in accordance with Article The employee’s anniversary date shall be adjusted by the length of the leave in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and, the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share for the premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence, leave or receiving compensation for up to twelve (12) months. Pregnancy and parental leaves will be granted in accordance with the of Ontario unless otherwise amended.