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• When an employee is eligible for paid overtime and is required to receive training
during non-regular working hours and the training is 100% related to the current
job/task or future identified job/task.
• Training is conducted with prior approval and involvement of the participant's
Manager.

3.6.2 Responsibilities
Employees are responsible for meeting the training objectives by becoming actively involved during
training and providing evaluation immediately afterwards.
Managers are responsible for completing training and development needs together with the
employee. They are also responsible for planning and budgeting to meet individual learning needs.
The Manager is responsible for seeking the agreed upon training, either through internal or external
resources.

3.6.3 Eligibility for training
To be eligible for training, employees must;
a. Be a Company employee for the duration of the training
b. Have completed their probationary period, unless waived by their Manager
c. Not be under disciplinary action during training, unless waived by their Manager
d. Maintain job standards or minimum of average performance, unless waived by their Manager
e. Participate in a regular review during and/or after training with their Manager

Inductions and Health and Safety Training are excluded from the above criteria.

3.6.4 Allowable Expenses (Training)
a. Must be supported by records and receipts
b. Course fees and/or tuition, examination fees, textbooks, Company purchased text books
become Company property after course completion
c. Travel by public transport or personal transportation based on mileage over shortest route,
parking when necessary
d. Lodging and meals where necessary and reasonable

3.6.5 Conditions
Training and development is an investment with an expected return to both the employee and the
Company.
When an employee does not receive the required standard, the Company may discontinue any further
planned training.
The Company reserve the right to deduct the cost of approved courses in instances where an
employee chooses to leave the employment of EQA (Ireland) Ltd within two years of the completion
date of that course.
When an employee participates in training without prior approval, approval and reimbursement is not
automatic.
All participants attending approved courses must complete and return the relevant documentation to
their manager.

3.7 MAKING A PROTECTED DISCLOSURE
The company is committed to ensuring that employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities
in relation to disclosures.

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