Common use of Attendance at Conferences and Conventions Clause in Contracts

Attendance at Conferences and Conventions. (a) In order that each employee shall have the opportunity for an exchange of knowledge and experience with his or her professional colleagues, the employee shall have the right to attend a reasonable number of conferences or conventions related to his or her field of specialization. The Employer grants leave with pay and reasonable expenses, including registration fees, to attend such gatherings, subject to budgetary and operational constraints as determined by the Employer. The Employer must allow an employee who is a member of an association, organization or governing body the paid training time required to maintain his/her professional designation when it is a requirement for the continuous performance of his/her duties.