{"component": "clause", "props": {"groups": [{"size": 5, "snippet": "The City and MEA agree that education and training may enhance an employee\u2019s job performance and prepare the employee for career advancement within the City. To that end, the City and MEA encourage employees to take advantage of City-sponsored training and professional development programs and the tuition reimbursement program (Section 3.03), which provides a financial incentive for the employee to take courses on his/her own time. Training/professional development courses covered by this section do not need to be provided by an accredited college or university. Requests for training/professional development shall be submitted to the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee, with a copy of the request being submitted to the employee\u2019s Department Head. The Director of Human Resources, or his/her designee, will meet with the employee\u2019s Department Head to determine whether or not the request for training/professional development will enhance the employee\u2019s job performance or prepare the employee for career advancement within the City. The Director of Human Resources, or his/her designee, shall make the final determination regarding whether or not the requested course would enhance the employee\u2019s job performance and/or prepare the employee for career advancement with the City. In any fiscal year during the term of this MOU, employees are entitled to take one training or professional development course for which it has been determined that the course will either enhance the employee\u2019s job performance or prepare the employee for career advancement within the City, with the course to be scheduled at the Department\u2019s convenience during work hours, either on or off-site. The cost of an off-site training course shall not exceed $100 unless the employee\u2019s Department is willing to cover the additional costs associated with the training through funds allocated to the Department\u2019s training budget. The cost of courses provided on-site by the City shall be paid by the City. MEA employees are eligible to participate in Santa \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 Institute (SMI) classes, which are published on the City\u2019s Intranet. If an employee wishes to take a training or professional development course that is only available either during a work shift or on a work day that the employee is not regularly scheduled to work, reasonable efforts will be made to temporarily change the employee\u2019s work schedule so that he/she can take the training course during work hours. The City, however, will be under no obligation to change the employee\u2019s work schedule so that he/she can take a particular training course if doing so would have a negative impact on the department\u2019s/division\u2019s/work unit\u2019s operations or would result in the payment of overtime, either to that employee or to another employee. If an employee believes he/she has been unreasonably denied the opportunity to take a training course that is scheduled outside of the employee\u2019s regular work hours, he/she can file a grievance in accordance with Section 6.05. The City will maintain a computer record of each employee\u2019s training and tuition reimbursement course completions, which record shall be made available to the employee for use in making application for other City positions.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "education-and-training", "type": "clause", "offset": [28, 50]}, {"key": "job-performance", "type": "clause", "offset": [77, 92]}, {"key": "career-advancement", "type": "clause", "offset": [122, 140]}, {"key": "within-the-city", "type": "definition", "offset": [141, 156]}, {"key": "professional-development-programs", "type": "clause", "offset": [257, 290]}, {"key": "tuition-reimbursement-program", "type": "clause", "offset": [299, 328]}, {"key": "section-303", "type": "definition", "offset": [330, 342]}, {"key": "financial-incentive", "type": "definition", "offset": [362, 381]}, {"key": "for-the-employee", "type": "clause", "offset": [382, 398]}, {"key": "own-time", "type": "definition", "offset": [426, 434]}, {"key": "professional-development-courses", "type": "clause", "offset": [445, 477]}, {"key": "covered-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [478, 488]}, {"key": "accredited-college-or-university", "type": "definition", "offset": [535, 567]}, {"key": "requests-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [569, 581]}, {"key": "the-director-of-human-resources", "type": "clause", "offset": [638, 669]}, {"key": "the-request", "type": "clause", "offset": [706, 717]}, {"key": "to-the-employee", "type": "definition", "offset": [734, 749]}, {"key": "department-head", "type": "clause", "offset": [752, 767]}, {"key": "determine-whether", "type": "clause", "offset": [872, 889]}, {"key": "request-for-training", "type": "clause", "offset": [901, 921]}, {"key": "the-final-determination", "type": "definition", "offset": [1120, 1143]}, {"key": "fiscal-year", "type": "definition", "offset": [1308, 1319]}, {"key": "term-of-this-mou", "type": "clause", "offset": [1331, 1347]}, {"key": "to-be-scheduled", "type": "definition", "offset": [1608, 1623]}, {"key": "the-department", "type": "clause", "offset": [1627, 1641]}, {"key": "cost-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1702, 1709]}, {"key": "training-course", "type": "clause", "offset": [1722, 1737]}, {"key": "additional-costs", "type": "clause", "offset": [1817, 1833]}, {"key": "associated-with", "type": "definition", "offset": [1834, 1849]}, {"key": "the-training", "type": "clause", "offset": [1850, 1862]}, {"key": "allocated-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [1877, 1889]}, {"key": "training-budget", "type": "clause", "offset": [1907, 1922]}, {"key": "the-city-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [1964, 1978]}, {"key": "participate-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [2030, 2044]}, {"key": "if-an-employee", "type": "clause", "offset": [2127, 2141]}, {"key": "work-shift", "type": "clause", "offset": [2242, 2252]}, {"key": "work-day", "type": "clause", "offset": [2261, 2269]}, {"key": "scheduled-to-work", "type": "definition", "offset": [2305, 2322]}, {"key": "reasonable-efforts", "type": "clause", "offset": [2324, 2342]}, {"key": "work-schedule", "type": "definition", "offset": [2393, 2406]}, {"key": "no-obligation-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [2503, 2519]}, {"key": "negative-impact", "type": "definition", "offset": [2634, 2649]}, {"key": "work-unit", "type": "definition", "offset": [2681, 2690]}, {"key": "payment-of-overtime", "type": "definition", "offset": [2727, 2746]}, {"key": "the-opportunity", "type": "clause", "offset": [2856, 2871]}, {"key": "regular-work-hours", "type": "definition", "offset": [2942, 2960]}, {"key": "a-grievance", "type": "definition", "offset": [2978, 2989]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "clause", "offset": [2990, 3008]}, {"key": "the-city-will", "type": "clause", "offset": [3023, 3036]}, {"key": "record-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [3057, 3066]}, {"key": "training-and-tuition-reimbursement", "type": "clause", "offset": [3083, 3117]}, {"key": "available-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [3165, 3177]}, {"key": "other-city", "type": "definition", "offset": [3225, 3235]}], "samples": [{"hash": "kmjHAcCi36l", "uri": "/contracts/kmjHAcCi36l#training-professional-development", "label": "Memorandum of Understanding", "score": 28.0552120209, "published": true}, {"hash": "bzK50td3UFM", "uri": "/contracts/bzK50td3UFM#training-professional-development", "label": "Memorandum of Understanding", "score": 24.622177124, "published": true}], "hash": "f8bf0335fd70afd0af8923d3bd7429d8", "id": 2}, {"size": 2, "snippet": "Procedures to attend additional training, seminars, conferences, or schools for professional development will follow KDPS Procedure 600. The employer can modify duty hours / scheduled workdays for KPSOA members to attend additional training, seminars, conferences, or schools for voluntary professional development. Time spent by the KPSOA member for voluntary professional development that is not covered by the employer will not be FLSA eligible.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "to-attend", "type": "clause", "offset": [11, 20]}, {"key": "additional-training", "type": "clause", "offset": [21, 40]}, {"key": "duty-hours", "type": "clause", "offset": [161, 171]}, {"key": "scheduled-workdays", "type": "clause", "offset": [174, 192]}, {"key": "voluntary-professional-development", "type": "clause", "offset": [280, 314]}, {"key": "time-spent-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [316, 329]}, {"key": "the-employer-will-not", "type": "clause", "offset": [409, 430]}], "samples": [{"hash": "je9YFCmOGaS", "uri": "/contracts/je9YFCmOGaS#training-professional-development", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 25.1752223969, "published": true}], "hash": "2bff529a58c8880f50bfa6abca5b153e", "id": 7}, {"size": 5, "snippet": "Employees are entitled to receive 40 hours (pro rata for part timers) relevant training / professional development each year. This is to be used for mandatory in-house training, conferences, professional seminars, including fulfilling teacher registration requirements and the like approved by the employer and directly related to the employee\u2019s work; or agreed between the employer and employee during the appraisal process. This does not apply to Employment Relations Education Leave, which shall be administered in accordance with the Employment Relations \u2587\u2587\u2587 \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "to-receive", "type": "definition", "offset": [23, 33]}, {"key": "pro-rata", "type": "clause", "offset": [44, 52]}, {"key": "relevant-training", "type": "clause", "offset": [70, 87]}, {"key": "professional-development", "type": "definition", "offset": [90, 114]}, {"key": "each-year", "type": "definition", "offset": [115, 124]}, {"key": "professional-seminars", "type": "clause", "offset": [191, 212]}, {"key": "registration-requirements", "type": "definition", "offset": [243, 268]}, {"key": "by-the-employer", "type": "clause", "offset": [291, 306]}, {"key": "to-the-employee", "type": "definition", "offset": [328, 343]}, {"key": "employer-and-employee", "type": "clause", "offset": [374, 395]}, {"key": "appraisal-process", "type": "definition", "offset": [407, 424]}, {"key": "employment-relations-education-leave", "type": "clause", "offset": [449, 485]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "clause", "offset": [515, 533]}, {"key": "the-employment", "type": "clause", "offset": [534, 548]}], "samples": [{"hash": "joY6wkxboEa", "uri": "/contracts/joY6wkxboEa#training-professional-development", "label": "Collective Employment Agreement", "score": 28.8418521881, "published": true}, {"hash": "6o4cPjRpaBH", "uri": "/contracts/6o4cPjRpaBH#training-professional-development", "label": "Collective Employment Agreement", "score": 22.4291572571, "published": true}, {"hash": "kskubdpHC80", "uri": "/contracts/kskubdpHC80#training-professional-development", "label": "Collective Employment Agreement", "score": 21.308008194, "published": true}], "hash": "ef215cd2c9b0dbb43fb551965ca1986c", "id": 1}, {"size": 5, "snippet": "4.4.1 The parties recognize the value of training and professional development for present and future needs of TVO and its employees. The employer agrees to provide employees in the bargaining unit with opportunities to participate in training that will broaden employees\u2019 skills, enhance levels of performance, support career development and contribute to the achievement of TVO\u2019s goals and objectives.\n4.4.2 Training that is provided as a result of the Performance Management and Staff Development process shall also be subject to this Article.\n4.4.3 The parties recognize that the ability to provide training, as provided for under this Article, is subject to the availability of funds.\n4.4.4 Decisions on training will be based on operational requirements and individual needs of the employee.\n4.4.5 Employees may express interest in training opportunities through their manager/supervisor. These expressions of interest will be given serious consideration by the employer.\n4.4.5.1 Any employee who expresses interest in a specific training opportunity and is not accepted for such an opportunity will be provided specific feedback on request.\n4.4.6 At the commencement of work, a new employee will be provided up to two (2) weeks of supervised on-the-job orientation and/or training necessary for the performance of his/her job. An employee who has been promoted to a higher classification, or who returns to employment from an absence of one (1) year or greater, shall be provided up to one (1) week of on-the-job orientation and/or other training necessary for the performance of his/her job. Appropriate orientation or training as described above will be determined by the Authority.\n4.4.7 In order to encourage employees to develop and improve their job performance, the employer will, at its expense, send employees to courses when in the view of the Authority it is in the employer\u2019s interest or it is a job requirement. Furthermore, the employer may grant leave without pay or payment for part or all of the registration and tuition fees of a course which has been approved by the employer and which the employee wishes to take, providing such course is related to the type of work done by the employee.\n4.4.8 Employees who take courses on their own time, which are directly related to their current position and/or their professional development within the organization, may, subject to a written request and prior approval, be assisted by the employer. Such assistance may involve full or partial funding and/or leave with/without pay subject to operational requirements.\n4.4.9 Training is separate and distinct from familiarization where an individual already possesses general skills and knowledge of functions or equipment operation and only requires basic direction in the application of these skills or knowledge in a different work environment.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-parties-recognize", "type": "clause", "offset": [6, 27]}, {"key": "the-value", "type": "clause", "offset": [28, 37]}, {"key": "training-and-professional-development", "type": "clause", "offset": [41, 78]}, {"key": "future-needs", "type": "clause", "offset": [95, 107]}, {"key": "the-employer-agrees-to-provide", "type": "clause", "offset": [134, 164]}, {"key": "employees-in-the-bargaining-unit", "type": "clause", "offset": [165, 197]}, {"key": "in-training", "type": "definition", "offset": [232, 243]}, {"key": "levels-of-performance", "type": "definition", 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"/contracts/hkC8IfUvtpr#training-professional-development", "label": "Collective Agreement", "score": 20.3223819733, "published": true}, {"hash": "fNAprjxg1rW", "uri": "/contracts/fNAprjxg1rW#training-professional-development", "label": "Collective Agreement", "score": 20.3210124969, "published": true}], "hash": "4db25428c22368683d6adc1047ac8f81", "id": 3}, {"size": 3, "snippet": "GENERAL PROVISIONS\u200c The Employer and the Union recognize the value and benefit of education and training designed to enhance employees\u2019 abilities to perform their job duties and contribute their professional development. MANDATORY TRAINING\u200c Employees are required to complete mandatory training courses as specified in their Department\u2019s or Division\u2019s policies and within the timelines outlined. Departments or Divisions will give employees time during their regularly scheduled workday to complete mandatory training. The Employer will provide access for all employees to take all mandatory training courses via online programs, in-person classes, or independent study courses. Mandatory training courses include but are not limited to: Drug & Alcohol Awareness; Defensive Driving; Sexual Harassment & Discrimination; Internet security awareness training; and, Whistleblower Protections. Attendance at Employer-required training will be considered time worked in accordance with Article X, Compensation. SPECIALIZED MANDATORY TRAINING\u200c Based upon an employee\u2019s job classification, they may also be required to complete specialized mandatory training courses. Specialized mandatory training includes but is not limited to: safety-related training; equipment operation training; and CDL training. Prior to performing safety-related functions, employees will be required to attend training on the proper performance of those functions in accordance with Article IX, Safety & Health. Additionally, if a specific training is required to perform certain functions, only employees who have completed that training will perform that work. Training and employee development opportunities outside of mandatory training courses may be provided within available resources. INTERNAL TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES\u200c The DHRM Office of Employee Development (OED) provides statewide training, professional development, and consultation services to employees and State Departments and Divisions, enabling them to increase efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and customer satisfaction. For interested and qualified employees, the OED offers courses designed to prepare employees to become supervisors, as well as the Nevada Certified Public Manager (NVCPM) Program and the Nevada Management Academy Program. The Risk Management Division provides statewide training and consultation services to employees and State Departments and Divisions regarding safety and loss prevention. The courses offered by the Risk Management Division may be available for interested and qualified employees. CONTINUING EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & LICENSURE\u200c Employees may request approval to attend continuing education courses and will be approved or disapproved based on relevance to their job classification, work assignments, and available resources. Attendance at continuing education courses are considered work time in accordance with Article X, Compensation. Departments or Divisions will work with an employee where possible to allow for a flexible schedule for attendance at approved continuing education courses. EXTERNAL TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES\u200c Employees may request to attend training or professional development opportunities offered by external sources. Attendance at external training and professional development opportunities are open to all employees and attendance may be approved by Departments or Divisions based upon an employee\u2019s request to attend, the relevance of the opportunity to their job classification, operational needs, and available resources. Employees must submit a request to attend external training or professional development using the process designated by their Department or Division. Departments or Divisions will approve or disapprove requests for external training or professional development as soon as practicable, but not later than thirty (30) calendar days following the date of the request. Departments or Divisions will work with an employee where possible to allow for a flexible schedule for attendance at approved external training and professional development opportunities. TRAINING RECORDS\u200c The Employer may maintain records of successful completion of all training courses. In addition, employees are responsible for keeping records of successful completion of all training courses. MASTER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (MCBA) TRAINING\u200c The Employer and the Union agree that training for managers, supervisors, Union Stewards, and Union Staff Representatives responsible for the day-to-day administration of this Agreement is important. The Union will provide training to current Union Staff Representatives and Union Stewards, and the Employer will provide training to managers and supervisors on this Agreement. The Union will present the training to current Union Stewards within each bargaining unit. The training will last no longer than one (1) workday, up to ten (10) hours, per the duration of this Agreement. The training will be considered time worked for those Union Stewards who attend the training during their scheduled work shift. Union Stewards who attend the training during their non-work hours will not be compensated. The parties will agree on the date, time, number, and the names of the Union Stewards attending each session. Scheduling of MCBA training will not interfere with an employee\u2019s regular duties. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT\u200c Departments or Divisions may approve full or partial tuition reimbursement, consistent with Department or Division policy and within available resources. Department or Division funds expended for tuition reimbursement will be limited to tuition or registration fees, and will not include textbooks, supplies, or other school expenses, except in accordance with Department or Division policy. 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Before April 15, 2023 and before March 1 of each subsequent school year, the District will propose for the United States\u2019 review and approval a trainer and agenda for that spring\u2019s training program, including for each proposed training the title of the training, date of training, trainer(s)/facilitator(s), and agenda. On the same date as its proposal, the District will also provide the United States with all documents intended to be used in the training (e.g., handouts, presentations, assigned reading). If documents intended to be used in the training are not available at that time, the District will provide such documents to the United States as soon as they are made available by the trainer(s)/facilitator(s).\nB. 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