Common use of Study / Examination / Conference Leave Clause in Contracts

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. 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.Costs