Common use of Employee Requested Training Clause in Contracts

Employee Requested Training. Employees may request the City to pay for their attendance at special classes or seminars offered by area colleges, business schools, professional organizations, consulting firms and private business. An employee wishing to take a class, seminar, or course, which is not for college credit must complete a "Conference, Seminar and Training Approval " request form. The form must be approved by the employee's supervisor, Department Director and the Mayor prior to enrollment in the class. Taking formal classroom courses or participating in other self- development activity during non-duty and evening hours is encouraged. However, an employee's participation in an evening or weekend educational program selected by the employee will generally not be considered compensable time unless otherwise approved by the appropriate Department Director and the Mayor. In such cases, salary or travel expenses will generally not be provided. Questions regarding whether attendance should be considered compensable should be referred to the Human Resources Director.