Common use of Training Programs and Conferences Clause in Contracts

Training Programs and Conferences. The Association will be granted up to 56 hours of paid release time each fiscal year to be used by designated Association representatives to participate in MEA conferences and training programs. The designated Association representative requesting such time off shall notify the employee’s immediate supervisor as far in advance as possible, but in any event at least five days in advance. Such requests are subject to approval by the supervisor, but such approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Paid time under this Section shall be used in half-day increments. An Association representative using paid time under this Section shall record all such time on the Employer’s regular time reporting system. The Association may carry up to 40 hours of unused time under this Section over to the next year. Time paid under this Section shall not be considered hours worked for purposes of computing overtime premium pay.

Training Programs and Conferences. ‌ The Association will be granted up to 56 hours of paid release time each fiscal year to be used by designated Association representatives to participate in MEA conferences and training programs. The designated Association representative requesting such time off shall notify the employee’s immediate supervisor as far in advance as possible, but in any event at least five days in advance. Such requests are subject to approval by the supervisor, but such approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Paid time under this Section shall be used in half-day increments. An Association representative using paid time under this Section shall record all such time on the Employer’s regular time reporting system. The Association may carry up to 40 hours of unused time under this Section over to the next year. Time paid under this Section shall not be considered hours worked for purposes of computing overtime premium pay.

Training Programs and Conferences. The Association will be granted up to 56 fifty-six (56) hours of paid release time each fiscal year to be used by designated Association representatives to participate in MEA conferences and training programs. The designated Association representative requesting such time off shall notify the employee’s immediate supervisor as far in advance as possible, but in any event at least five (5) days in advance. Such requests are subject to approval by the supervisor, but such approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Paid time under this Section shall be used in half-day increments. An Association representative using paid time under this Section shall record all such time on the Employer’s regular time reporting system. The Association may carry up to 40 forty (40) hours of unused time under this Section over to the next year. Time paid under this Section shall not be considered hours worked for purposes of computing overtime premium pay.