WORK RELATED EDUCATION. If an employee is required by the Employer to take a course, attend conferences, seminars, workshops, professional and scientific meetings or training as a condition of continuing employment, the Employer shall pay for the course and the time attending shall be treated as paid work time and associated expenses shall be reimbursed in accordance with existing University policy. Employees shall be granted paid time off to be trained in new technology or equipment required in the employee's current job. Employees attending conferences, seminars, workshops, professional and scientific meetings or training shall be compensated for attendance and travel time in conformance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The appropriate administrator/supervisor has the discretion to determine whether a leave of absence with pay will be granted for:
