Training Compensation. The following provisions will establish the compensation for training for all twenty-four (24) hour shift employees: (Training related to development programs is not covered by these provisions.) a. Training assigned by the Department that an employee is obligated to attend, unless his/her absence has been approved by the Department, is considered mandatory training. For mandatory training, any overtime earned will be given contract overtime. b. Training authorized by the Department which an employee has the option to attend is considered voluntary training. For voluntary training, any overtime earned will be given FLSA credit only. Employees will be informed in writing, with a copy to the Union, if training is voluntary, at least one (1) week prior to attending the training, unless there is a valid business reason for not being able to do so. If the Department fails to notify employees as specified, the overtime will be compensated as mandatory training. Time spent in travel to or from training is not considered time off in terms of this provision.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement