Common use of STUDY COURSES Clause in Contracts

STUDY COURSES. 22.01 The Employer shall contribute up to fifty per cent (50%) of the cost of study courses approved by it that directly increase an employee’s work qualifications. Each request for such assistance is considered on its merits and shall not be arbitrarily withheld. For French or English courses located in Canada or Saint Pierre Miquelon, subject to advance approval of the course by the Employer, the Employer will pay one hundred (100%) of the cost of the tuition and required textbooks. An employee who fails to complete the course shall reimburse the Employer. In the event that the approved course is a full-time immersion course over a period of weeks, the Employer will provide the attending employee a leave of absence with pay at this basic salary for one-half (½) the length of such course. If any such course is located elsewhere, the Employer shall not be obliged to pay any part of the cost of such course but will pay the basic salary of the attending employee for one-half (½) the length of such course up to a maximum of four (4) weeks of basic salary. 22.02 Technicians may indicate in writing to their Department Head or designate their desire to receive training courses in equipment serviced by employees.