Training, Conferences and Seminars. An employee may, with approval from the Chief Executive Officer, attend relevant conferences, seminars and training workshops during ordinary working hours, in accordance with the Advocare staff training policy. SIGNATURES Signed for and on behalf of Advocare Incorporated (ABN: 64 000 000 000). __________________________ 2007 Signed for and on behalf of the Australian Municipal, Administrative Clerical and Services Union of Employees, W.A. Xxxxxxxx and Administrative Branch: (authorised to sign on behalf of employees) __________________________ 2007 SCHEDULE 1 – DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES This schedule sets out the provisions for dealing with any question or dispute that arises between the parties about the meaning or effect of this agreement or any other matter in dispute that is to be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of this agreement. In relation to any matter that may be in dispute between the parties to this agreement, the parties agree to attempt to resolve the matter through workplace discussions. If a dispute is not settled in this way then either party may refer the matter for mediation or arbitration. Any dispute that may arise needs to be dealt with efficiently and fairly and the process is to be undertaken as soon as reasonably possible. Advocare acknowledges that the ASU has the right to initiate a dispute on behalf of employees in accordance with provisions of the Advocare Workplace Agreement 2007. Advocare acknowledges that the ASU has the right to represent employees throughout the dispute settlement process outlined in the Advocare Workplace Agreement 2007 The parties acknowledge the right of either party to appoint, in writing, another person to act on their behalf at any stage of the dispute resolution process.
Training, Conferences and Seminars. Attendance at educational seminars must be approved by the Employer prior to attendance. Reimbursement will be made as follows or as modified from time to time by the Employer:
(1) All registration and tuition costs
(2) Actual lodging cost
(3) Meals not to exceed the following:
(a) Breakfast - $8.00
(b) Lunch - $12.00
(c) Dinner - $20.00 All items must be itemized and accompanied by receipts for reimbursement. As the result of the unique schedules of the employees in this bargaining unit, the following procedures shall be applied to payment for attendance at training conferences and seminars: • Employees who attend a full day training conferences or seminars on their regularly scheduled work day will receive their regular pay for the day, unless their regular scheduled hours for the day are less than the time spent at the training conferences or seminars. In this case, the employee would be compensated for eight (8) hours of pay. • Employees who attend a full day training conferences or seminars on their day off will receive compensation of eight (8) hours for the day. • Employees will be paid for “time spent” at training conferences or seminars that is scheduled for four (4) hours or less, and if scheduled on the employee’s regular work day, he/she will be expected to report to work following the training.
Training, Conferences and Seminars. A. The Court offers opportunities for Court related training and training to fulfill applicable mandatory minimum education requirements under California Rules of Court (including attending conferences and seminars, as funding permits). To qualify for reimbursement for expenses related to this section, the training must be pre-approved by Human Resources.
B. An employee who, without good cause, fails to attend a conference, seminar, or training session/meeting for which the Court has paid a nonrefundable registration fee or other fee shall be liable to refund the Court for the full amount of the registration fee and/or other fee.
C. Training request must be submitted to Human Resources in advance on a form provided by the Court.
D. Reimbursement for training costs will be in accordance with the Court’s current Personnel Policies.
Training, Conferences and Seminars. Attendance at educational seminars must be approved by the Employer prior to attendance. Reimbursement will be made as follows or as modified from time to time by the Employer:
(1) All registration and tuition costs
(2) Actual lodging cost
(3) Meals not to exceed the following:
(a) Breakfast - $8.00
(b) Lunch - $12.00
(c) Dinner - $20.00 All items must be itemized and accompanied by receipts for reimbursement. As the result of the unique schedules of the employees in this bargaining unit, the following procedures shall be applied to payment for attendance at training conferences and seminars: Time spent attending conference or seminar programs during an employee’s normal work hours will be treated as hours worked. Attendance at one-day conferences or seminars (including travel to and from the training location) that extends beyond the employee’s normal work hours will be treated as hours worked for overtime purposes. Time spent in overnight travel away from home outside of regular work hours as a passenger on an airplane, train, boat, bus, or automobile shall not be considered work time. Situations not addressed above will be compensated in accordance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees attending approved training conferences or seminars that are scheduled for six
