Common use of Work-Related Convention/ Conference/ Education Leave Clause in Contracts

Work-Related Convention/ Conference/ Education Leave. The Employer and the Union recognize that additional and continuing education of employees is necessary as a means of enhancing client rehabilitation and to maintain a level of certification and accreditation. Employees may be granted a leave of absence to attend work- related conferences and/or education seminars in accordance with the Employer's professional development procedure. Such employees shall not lose regular pay because of attending at such events. A request for any such leave shall not be unreasonably denied.

Work-Related Convention/ Conference/ Education Leave. The Employer and the Union recognize that additional and continuing education of employees is necessary as a means of enhancing client rehabilitation and to maintain a level of certification and accreditation. Employees may shall be granted a leave of absence to attend work- work-related conferences and/or education seminars in accordance with the Employer's professional development procedure. Such employees shall not lose regular pay because of attending at such events. A request for any such leave shall not be unreasonably denied.