Common use of Employee Requested Training Clause in Contracts

Employee Requested Training. This section applies when an employee wants to attend a course, seminar, workshop, correspondence course or other type of training that is not required by the Employer. Costs paid for by the employer may include registration, tuition or other course fees. The employee will pay for textbooks and other materials that remain the property of the employee. In order for the Employer to pay for the training, the employee must make written application and enter into a repayment agreement in accordance with the Personnel Rules. Overtime will not be paid for voluntary attendance at non-department mandated (employee requested training). The employee shall receive no less than their normal wage, benefits (including accrual rates) and seniority accrual rate while at approved training. The Chief or Division Chief may allow the employee to attend such training while the employee is on-duty provided that it does not interfere with department operations.