Common use of Course Qualification Clause in Contracts

Course Qualification. ‌ Courses may be part of a degree program that the employee is pursuing independently, but the reimbursement program does not encompass the pursuit of a college degree itself. Courses, whether high school, undergraduate or graduate, must be directly related to the job the employee is currently performing, no exceptions. For example, courses taken by a police officer in the area of criminal justice or by a fire fighter in the area of fire science are eligible for reimbursement. Courses required as part of a degree program which are not directly job related will be reimbursed by the City at fifty percent (50%) of the amounts set forth in Section 14.5. Classes must not interfere with an employee's ability to perform his/her job.