Common use of Study Assistance and Leave Clause in Contracts

Study Assistance and Leave. 89.1 An employee may apply to the CEO for: (a) recognition of a course of study; and (b) assistance to undertake or continue a course of study. 89.2 When approving applications made under this clause the CEO must be satisfied that the course of study: (a) is relevant to PWC; and (b) can be accommodated in light of the operational and financial requirements of PWC. 89.3 Provided the requirements of clause 89.2 are satisfied the CEO may approve: (a) payment in advance of fees directly associated (enrolment, tuition, examination) with a relevant course of study; or (b) reimbursement of fees directly associated with a relevant course of study where the employee: (i) has paid the full amount of assistance claimed; (ii) produces evidence of payment; and (iii) was employed by PWC at both the time that the liability was incurred and the application for assistance made. 89.4 The CEO may not authorise payment of: (a) amenities fees; (b) graduation fees; (c) fees payable as a result of failure by the employee to enrol by a specified time or date; (d) any other amount payable by the employee by reason of some act or omission on their part; or (e) fees, which have been paid by any other organisation. (f) supplying books or materials; (g) accommodation; or (h) activities associated with attendance at residential institutions. 89.5 Subject to clause 89.7, in addition to the requirements under clause 89.3(b), the CEO may not approve the reimbursement of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) incurred by an employee in respect of an approved course of study unless the CEO is satisfied that: (a) the contribution arises from the attendance at the Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx University, except where the approved course of study is not provided at that university; and (b) the amount does not exceed the amount payable in relation to the discounted liability of the employee had the employee paid HELP in advance. 89.6 The CEO may not authorise reimbursement of fees or HELP under this clause where an employee is absent from duty on any form of leave without pay (including unpaid maternity or parental leave), and that employee has not returned to duty. 89.7 The CEO may approve reimbursement of a HELP debt of up to an amount of $3000 for new employees. Approvals will be based upon the recruitment and retention objectives of PWC, and are subject to the following conditions: (a) the HELP debt must be related to an initial qualification, not an advanced degree; (b) the employee must provide evidence of the debt incurred either through production of the HELP debt or voluntary repayments made; and (c) approval is granted by the CEO (or delegate) upon commencement of the employee’s employment on the condition that the employee may only apply for reimbursement after having completed three years continuous service with PWC or other NTPS agencies. 89.8 Provided the requirements of clause 89.2 are satisfied, the CEO may approve study leave: (a) with pay to attend lectures, tutorials and examinations relating to a relevant course of study provided the time off work does not exceed four hours per week including travelling time; (b) without pay for leave in excess of four hours per week or on a time in lieu basis for leave in excess of four hours per week; (c) with pay, in the case of an employee undertaking an approved distance education course of study, for: (i) a period not exceeding four weeks in any year, including travelling time, in order to attend residential components of the course; and (ii) a further period of two days, per approved unit of study, per semester. 89.9 The CEO may not approve study leave under clause 89.8 where the approved course of study is available outside normal working hours. 89.10 The approval for study leave with pay does not include time off to prepare for examinations. 89.11 In addition to the study leave provisions set out in clauses 89.8, the CEO may, in their absolute discretion, approve an extended period of leave without pay for study purposes, which will not count as service.

Study Assistance and Leave. 89.1 60.1 An employee may apply to the CEO for: (a) recognition of a course of study; and (b) assistance to undertake or continue a course of study. 89.2 60.2 When approving applications made under this clause the CEO must be satisfied that the course of study: (a) is relevant to PWCJacana Energy; and (b) can be accommodated in light of the operational and financial requirements of PWCJacana Energy. 89.3 60.3 Provided the requirements of clause 89.2 60.2 are satisfied the CEO may approve: (a) payment in advance of fees directly associated (enrolment, tuition, examination) with a relevant course of study; or (b) reimbursement of fees directly associated with a relevant course of study where the employee: (i) has paid the full amount of assistance claimed; (ii) produces evidence of payment; and (iii) was employed by PWC Jacana Energy at both the time that the liability was incurred and the application for assistance made. 89.4 60.4 The CEO may shall not authorise payment of: (a) amenities fees; (b) graduation fees; (c) fees payable as a result of failure by the employee to enrol by a specified time or date; (d) any other amount payable by the employee by reason of some act or omission on their part; or; (e) fees, which have been paid by any other organisation.; (f) supplying books or materials; (g) accommodation; or (h) activities associated with attendance at residential institutions. 89.5 60.5 Subject to clause 89.760.7, in addition to the requirements under clause 89.3(b60.3(b), the CEO may not approve the reimbursement of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) incurred by an employee in respect of an approved course of study unless the CEO is satisfied that: (a) the contribution arises from the attendance at the Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx University, except where the approved course of study is not provided at that university; and (b) the amount does not exceed the amount payable in relation to the discounted liability of the employee had the employee paid HELP in advance. 89.6 60.6 The CEO may shall not authorise reimbursement of fees or HELP under this clause where an employee is absent from duty on any form of leave without pay (including unpaid maternity or parental leave), and that employee has not returned to duty. 89.7 60.7 The CEO may approve reimbursement of a HELP debt of up to an amount of $3000 for new employees. Approvals will be based upon the recruitment and retention objectives of PWCJacana Energy, and are subject to the following conditions: (a) the HELP debt must be related to an initial qualification, not an advanced degree; (b) the employee must provide evidence of the debt incurred either through production of the HELP debt or voluntary repayments made; and (c) approval is granted by the CEO (or delegate) upon commencement of the employee’s employment on the condition that the employee may only apply for reimbursement after having completed three years continuous service with PWC Jacana Energy or other NTPS agencies. 89.8 60.8 Provided the requirements of clause 89.2 60.2 are satisfied, the CEO may approve study leave: (a) with pay to attend lectures, tutorials and examinations relating to a relevant course of study provided the time off work does not exceed four hours per week including travelling time; (b) without pay for leave in excess of four hours per week or on a time in lieu basis for leave in excess of four hours per week; (c) with pay, in the case of an employee undertaking an approved distance education course of study, for: (i) a period not exceeding four weeks in any year, including travelling time, in order to attend residential components of the course; and (ii) a further period of two days, per approved unit of study, per semester. 89.9 60.9 The CEO may shall not approve study leave under clause 89.8 60.8 where the approved course of study is available outside normal working hours. 89.10 60.10 The approval for study leave with pay does not include time off to prepare for examinations. 89.11 60.11 In addition to the study leave provisions set out in clauses 89.860.8, the CEO may, in their absolute discretion, approve an extended period of leave without pay for study purposes, which will not count as service.

Study Assistance and Leave. 89.1 84.1 An employee may apply to the CEO for: (a) recognition of a course of study; and (b) assistance to undertake or continue a course of study. 89.2 84.2 When approving applications made under this clause the CEO must be satisfied that the course of study: (a) is relevant to PWCTerritory Generation; and (b) can be accommodated in light of the operational and financial requirements of PWCTerritory Generation. 89.3 84.3 Provided the requirements of clause 89.2 84.2 are satisfied the CEO may approve: (a) payment in advance of fees directly associated (enrolment, tuition, examination) with a relevant course of study; or (b) reimbursement of fees directly associated with a relevant course of study where the employee: (i) has paid the full amount of assistance claimed; (ii) produces evidence of payment; and (iii) was employed by PWC Territory Generation at both the time that the liability was incurred and the application for assistance made. 89.4 84.4 The CEO may shall not authorise payment of: (a) amenities fees; (b) graduation fees; (c) fees payable as a result of failure by the employee to enrol by a specified time or date; (d) any other amount payable by the employee by reason of some act or omission on their part; or (e) fees, which have been paid by any other organisation. (f) supplying books or materials; (g) accommodation; or (h) activities associated with attendance at residential institutions. 89.5 84.5 Subject to clause 89.784.7, in addition to the requirements under clause 89.3(b84.3(b), the CEO may not approve the reimbursement of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) incurred by an employee in respect of an approved course of study unless the CEO is satisfied that: (a) the contribution arises from the attendance at the Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx University, except where the approved course of study is not provided at that university; and (b) the amount does not exceed the amount payable in relation to the discounted liability of the employee had the employee paid HELP in advance. 89.6 84.6 The CEO may not authorise reimbursement of fees or HELP under this clause where an employee is absent from duty on any form of leave without pay (including unpaid maternity or parental leave), and that employee has not returned to duty. 89.7 84.7 The CEO may approve reimbursement of a HELP debt of up to an amount of $3000 for new employees. Approvals will be based upon the recruitment and retention objectives of PWCTerritory Generation, and are subject to the following conditions: (a) the The HELP debt must be related to an initial qualification, not an advanced degree; (b) the The employee must provide evidence of the debt incurred either through production of the HELP debt or voluntary repayments made; and (c) approval is granted by the CEO (or delegate) upon commencement of the employee’s employment on the condition that the employee may only apply for reimbursement after having completed three (3) years continuous service with PWC Territory Generation or other NTPS agencies. 89.8 84.8 Provided the requirements of clause 89.2 84.2 are satisfied, the CEO may approve study leave: (a) with pay to attend lectures, tutorials and examinations relating to a relevant course of study provided the time off work does not exceed four (4) hours per week including travelling time; (b) without pay for leave in excess of four (4) hours per week or on a time in lieu basis for leave in excess of four (4) hours per week; (c) with pay, in the case of an employee undertaking an approved distance education course of study, for: (i) a period not exceeding four (4) weeks in any year, including travelling time, in order to attend residential components of the course; and (ii) a further period of two (2) days, per approved unit of study, per semester. 89.9 84.9 The CEO may shall not approve study leave under clause 89.8 84.8 where the approved course of study is available outside normal working hours. 89.10 84.10 The approval for study leave with pay does not include time off to prepare for examinations. 89.11 84.11 In addition to the study leave provisions set out in clauses 89.8clause 84.8, the CEO may, in their absolute discretion, approve an extended period of leave without pay for study purposes, which will not count as service.