Common use of Conferences and Workshops Clause in Contracts

Conferences and Workshops. 12.01 The parties to this Agreement recognize that attendance at scientific or industry focused conferences, workshops and other gatherings of a similar nature constitutes an integral part of the employee’s work related activities and that attendance and participation in such gatherings is recognized as an element in the conduct of scientific research, contribution to technology, and industry support. Where an employee intends to request overtime compensation for attendance at a conference, workshop or other gathering of a similar nature, the employee shall request such overtime compensation when requesting approval to attend the conference, workshop or other gathering. An employee will be given as much notice as is practicable of approval or disapproval of a request for attendance at such gatherings.