– Study Leave/ Training Clause Samples
The Study Leave/Training clause establishes an employee's entitlement to take time off from work for educational or professional development purposes. Typically, this clause outlines the conditions under which leave can be requested, such as eligibility criteria, the approval process, and whether the leave is paid or unpaid. For example, it may specify that employees can attend job-related courses, seminars, or certification programs with prior management approval. The core function of this clause is to support employee growth and skill enhancement while ensuring that such absences are managed in a structured and predictable manner.
– Study Leave/ Training. 13.1 Employees shall be eligible for study leave with pay in accordance with existing Government Study Leave Policy. However, an officer may qualify for study leave without pay after serving not less than one (1) year of continuous service on the Permanent Establishment.
13.2 Employees with five (5) to ten (10) years of service should receive study leave with full salary for the first year and 60% for the remainder of the course.
13.3 Employees with over ten (10) years of service should receive study leave with full salary for the first year and ¾ or 75% for the remainder of the course.
13.4 Employees are not required to resume duties in the Department to which they are appointed or where otherwise assigned by the Principal during the summer vacation.
13.5 Where employees must remain overseas or for other justifiable reasons are unable to report for duty, prior permission must be sought in writing from the Principal in sufficient time to allow such permission to be granted before the commencement of the summer vacation period.
– Study Leave/ Training. (a) Up to 40 hours leave per calendar year may be granted by the employer for an employee to continue and/or complete training. This must be negotiated and may be granted with or without pay at the employer’s discretion. Reasonable fees and/or reasonable travel expenses may also be considered for payment by the employer on application. This entitlement is over and above core training that is crucial to an employee’s role in their context, as detailedunder the employer’s Ora Toa Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures.
(b) Employees are encouraged to be fully informed and practiced in developments within their profession or occupation.
(c) Employees may use study leave to complete the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP). Should their allocation of study leave have been exhausted they may reach agreement with their manager to extend their study leave for this purpose.
(d) Employees who reach the following PDRP levels shall receive a pro-rated allowance as long as the employee maintains that level of practice. All levels of practice allowances shall be added to the relevant base rate of pay. The rates of these allowances are as follows: • RN/EN Proficient 60 cents per hour up to a maximum capped amount of $1,250 per annum. • RN Expert/EN Accomplished $1.08 per hour up to a maximum capped amount of $2,250 per annum.
(e) All employees will receive initial training to familiarise themselves with their functions and responsibilities.