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1410 - Short Term Education Leave

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Introduction

  1. Employees may apply for leave of less than one academic year to take advanced or supplementary professional, technical or academic education or training.

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Application

  1. These guidelines apply to all employees, except Aurora College instructors, teachers and those employed by the Northwest Territories Power Corporation.

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Guidelines

  1. Employees must have completed at least three years satisfactory continuous service.
  2. Deputy Heads pay all approved expenses.
  3. Periods of short-term education leave may not be linked together to provide a full education leave benefit.
  4. Employees taking short-term leave are not eligible for household removal benefits or dependent travel.

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Authorities and References

Collective Agreement with the UNW
Article 48

Excluded Employees’ Handbook
Short Term Leave for Training Purposes

Senior Managers’ Handbook
Short Term Leave for Training Purposes

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