Common use of Conferences and Workshops Clause in Contracts

Conferences and Workshops. The parties to this Agreement recognize that attendance at conferences, workshops and other gatherings of a similar nature are beneficial to the Employee's work-related activities and that attendance and participation in such gatherings generally serve to enhance the performance and professional development of the Employee. An Employee will be given as much notice as is practicable of approval or denial of a request for attendance at such gatherings. (a) Leaves of Absence without pay for the purpose of furthering career development may be granted on written application by the Employee to the Director Cancer Services. Requests for such leave will not be unreasonably withheld. (b) Leaves of Absence without loss of regular earnings from regularly scheduled hours for the purpose of attending short courses, workshops or seminars to further professional development may be granted at the discretion of the Hospital upon written application to the Director Cancer Services. (c) Written application for Travel and Education expenses in accordance with the corporate Hospital policy (Employee Business Expense Reimbursement FIN 8.5) must be submitted to the Director Cancer Services and must be approved in writing prior to the conference date. No expenses will be paid unless prior approval has been granted.