Common use of EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Clause in Contracts

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 44.1 All full time Employees shall be entitled to three (3) days paid study / examination / conference leave per annum for the purposes of attending courses, conferences and/or undertaking or preparing for examinations in a relevant course of study relevant to their work at the residence and is conducted by a recognised institution or training organisation. Part time Employees who work not less than four (4) shifts per fortnight shall be entitled to leave under this clause, on a pro rata basis. 44.2 Leave entitlements pursuant to this clause shall not accumulate from year to year. 44.3 Study Leave shall be taken at a time that is mutually agreed between the Employer and the Employee. The Employer shall not unreasonably withhold approval for such leave. 45.1 Fire Drills Any employee required to work outside the ordinary hours of work in satisfaction of the requirements for compulsory fire safety practices (e.g. fire drill and evacuation procedures) will be entitled to receive payment at the Ordinary Rate for the actual time spent in attendance at such meetings. Such time spent in attendance shall not be viewed as overtime for the purposes of this Agreement. 45.2 Work Health and Safety Committee and/or Board of Management Meetings Any employee required to attend Work Health and Safety Committee and/or Board of Management meetings in the capacity of employee representative shall, if such meetings are held outside the ordinary hours of work, be entitled to receive payment at the Ordinary Rate for the actual time spent in attendance at such meetings. Such time spent in attendance shall not be viewed as overtime for the purposes of this Agreement.