Training Assistance. 10.01 Based on its operational needs the Company shall maintain the established practice of on-the-job and other training, which shall be sufficient to allow the employees reasonable opportunities to learn additional skills and to upgrade their knowledge or skills, to the extent required to perform their jobs. (a) Where deemed necessary by the Company, assistance shall be given to employees who attend Company approved, off premises training programs at approved institutions outside of their regular working hours, where such training relates to their employment. Assistance shall be in the form of tuition fees and books upon successful completion of the program. (b) If such training is required by the Company and is outside the immediate area of the City of Saint Xxxx, the Company will reimburse the employee for legitimate expenses. (c) Where the training program is conducted by the Company, time spent in such training shall be considered for the purposes of wages and benefits to be time worked and payable at the regular hourly rate. (d) A joint labour-management committee will be established to review training requirements on a regular basis.
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Samples: Labour Agreement, Labour Agreement, Labour Agreement