Study / Examination / Conference Leave Sample Clauses
The Study / Examination / Conference Leave clause grants employees the right to take time off from work to attend educational courses, sit for examinations, or participate in professional conferences. Typically, this leave is subject to prior approval and may require employees to provide evidence of enrollment or conference attendance, and it may be paid or unpaid depending on company policy. The core function of this clause is to support employees' professional development and ensure they can fulfill academic or professional obligations without risking their employment status.
Study / Examination / Conference Leave. 28.1 Full time employees shall be entitled to two (2) days paid study / examination leave per annum for the purposes of attending courses and/or undertaking or preparing for examinations in a relevant course of study conducted by a recognised institution. Part time employees who work not less than four (4) shifts per fortnight shall be entitled to leave under this clause, on a pro rata basis.
28.2 Leave entitlements pursuant to this clause shall not accumulate from year to year.
28.3 Study Leave shall be taken at a time that is mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee. The Employer shall not unreasonably withhold approval for such leave.
28.4 Leave under this clause is in addition to the existing examination leave entitlement for Division 1 Nurses.
28.5 The Employer shall ensure that operating budgets make reasonable provision for the ongoing professional development of full time nursing staff. The Employer will encourage staff to attend relevant seminars and conferences on a regular basis. Costs may be either shared or paid for in total by the Employer or release from work provided at the discretion of the Employer.
Study / Examination / Conference Leave. (i) Full time employees shall be entitled to up to three (3) days paid study/examination/conference leave per annum for the purposes of attending courses, conferences and/or undertaking or preparing for examinations in a course of study relevant to their work with the Employer and which is conducted by a recognised institution or training organisation. Part time employees shall be entitled to leave under this clause on a pro-rata basis, providing that each employee shall be entitled to a minimum of one day per year. For the purposes of this clause “one day” equates to the average daily number of hours worked by that person.
(ii) Employees may apply for leave in addition to the entitlements outlined above. The approval of any additional leave will be at the discretion of the Program Manager and will be considered in light of any funding or budgetary constraints and the relevance of the training to the employee’s employment.
(iii) Leave entitlements pursuant to this clause shall not accumulate from year to year.
(iv) Study Leave shall be taken at a time that is mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee. The Employer shall not unreasonably withhold approval for such leave.