Reimbursement of Training Expenses. If an employee leaves the employment of the Village for reasons other than a disability pension within the first two (2) years of beginning employment with the Village, then the employee shall reimburse the Village for the full cost of training (including training to obtain or maintain certification as a peace officer), including tuition, books, lodging and travel expenses. All uniforms and equipment issued are also to be returned to the Village. The employee’s obligation to reimburse the Village for training will begin upon enrollment in the course or training program and the employee will be deemed to have agreed to such reimbursement and to have such reimbursement withheld from his or her final paycheck. If such withholding is insufficient to cover the full cost of reimbursement, then the Village may pursue further reimbursement by any lawful means. The Union shall not be liable for any costs associated with collecting the reimbursement from the employee. The employee shall reimburse the Village 100% of such cost if the employee leaves the Village within one year from his or her start date. The employee will reimburse the Village 50% of such cost if the employee leaves the Village after one year of employment, but less than two years from the date of hire. After two years, the employee shall not be required to reimburse the Village for any training expense. This Section shall only apply to an employee hired after May 1, 2002.
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