Common use of Academic Study Leave Clause in Contracts

Academic Study Leave. TYPE TWO ASMs, ▇▇▇▇▇, and PASMs who are substantially involved in research as part of their agreed workload are eligible to apply for the award of up to 45 weeks ASL for research purposes on meeting the service requirement of seven years and demonstrating an appropriate research record. Approval of Type 2 applications for ASL shall be undertaken by a panel set up by the employer in accordance with Schedule B and such panel will operate in equity and good faith. Service as defined for the purposes of ASL is the time since appointment or since the date of return to work from any previous ASL awarded to that ASMs, SASMs, and PASMs. ASL cannot be accumulated beyond the five or seven-year limit except in special circumstances approved by the employer. Where ASL is delayed by the employer for operational reasons, the kaimahi will not be disadvantaged. The period of delay will be attributed to the next eligibility of ASL.