Conferences and Seminars. The County recognizes the value to be obtained from having employees attend management approved job- related conferences and seminars. It shall be the policy of the County, whenever possible and within departmental guidelines, to advance employee's transportation, lodging, and meal allowances, if applicable, prior to the employee leaving for the conference or seminar.
Conferences and Seminars. (a) Subject to the Employer's approval and where practical, employees may be permitted to attend conferences and seminars of a specialized nature in their respective fields at employer expense. Upon return from such conferences or seminars, the employee may be required to submit a report to the Employer and/or to provide some in-service training.
Conferences and Seminars. Where an Employee is required by the Employer to attend conferences, seminars, meetings or courses, time off with pay shall be granted. All reasonable expenses shall be paid by the Employer for travel, meals, accommodations and registrations.
Conferences and Seminars. (a) Employees may be permitted to attend conferences and seminars in their respective fields at ministry expense to keep up-to-date with knowledge and skills. Employees wishing to attend such conferences and seminars will submit a request, in writing, to the Employer indicating the leave required and how the conference or seminar would assist the employee and the Employer in reaching their mutual goals. Upon return from such conferences or seminars, the employee may be required to submit a report to the Ministry head concerned.
Conferences and Seminars. In addition to the provisions of this clause regarding leave for formal study and examinations, it is agreed that ongoing professional development plays an important role in the delivery of high quality services to the community, as well as assisting the development of rewarding career paths for employees in the sector. It is recognised that attendance at relevant sector or professional practice conferences and seminars can provide professional development opportunities for employees as well as information exchange and networking for the organisation. Attendance at such activities is subject to authorisation by the employer at their discretion. Where an employee is authorised to attend a conference, seminar or on line learning (e.g. webinars) on behalf of the organisation, such attendance forms part of their normal duties and counts as paid work time.
Conferences and Seminars. (a) The Employer recognizes the benefits of having employees attend conferences and seminars of a specialized nature in their respective fields. To this end, and subject to budgetary concerns, if prior approval is received, the Employer agrees to pay all reasonable expenses for an employee to attend a conference or seminar.
Conferences and Seminars. 36.1 When an employee covered by this Collective Agreement is authorized to attend a conference, seminar or meeting on behalf of the Employer, the Employer will grant such time off with pay as is required for attendance at the conference, seminar or meeting.
Conferences and Seminars. Police Sergeants shall be granted reasonable amounts of time with pay to attend job-related meetings, conferences, and seminars with the prior approval of the Chief of Police. The Employer shall pay the costs of attendance fees, overnight travel allowances, and other travel expenses as allowed by University Rules and Regulations.
Conferences and Seminars. Security Guards may be granted time with pay to attend job-related meetings, conferences, and seminars with the prior approval of the Chief of Police. The Employer shall pay the costs of attendance fees, overnight travel allowances, and other travel expenses as allowed by University Rules and Regulations.
Conferences and Seminars. It may be desirable for a unit member to attend a conference or a seminar which has as its primary purpose the teaching of concepts or skills that are directly beneficial to the unit member in the performance of the job, and where the unit member’s attendance is in the City’s best interest. Subject to the City’s approval, a unit member may be granted leave with pay, with or without expenses, to attend such conference or seminar.
