Common use of Home Study Clause in Contracts

Home Study. As an alternative, and in lieu of time off with pay to attend courses, institutes, workshops, or classes, employees eligible for educational leave may utilize up to two days (16 hours) of home study courses approved for continuing education, prorated in the case of part- time employees. The content must be relevant to the employee’s job. Pre-approval by the Program or Department Manager is required. In regard to home study, the following guidelines apply: i. A maximum of two (2) eight-hour days may be submitted for education leave. ii. The home study course must be a minimum of six (6) contact hours (multiple one, two, or three-hour courses are acceptable). iii. The request must be received at the time of schedule requests and not in conflict with meeting client needs/staffing. In order to receive educational leave pay: i. The continuing education certificate (verification of home study) must be submitted to the Manager within six (6) weeks. ii. The course booklet and date of completion must be submitted to the Manager. This submission date is the date of the educational leave benefit. iii. A copy of the certificate must be placed by the employee in the education file on the unit.