NAC284.484. Release time or leave to attend training.

     1. When training is required by the appointing authority, the authority must grant release time to attend the training. Release time is considered time worked. The agency is responsible for any overtime earned as a result of such training.

     2. When training is requested by the employee, the appointing authority may:

     (a) Grant the employee release time, but not overtime;

     (b) Require the employee to take approved leave for the work time spent to attend the training; or

     (c) Deny the request. Approval must not be unreasonably withheld and reasons for denial must be provided the employee in writing.

Ê In making the determination to approve or deny training pursuant to this subsection, the appointing authority must consider the appropriateness of the training in accordance with NAC 284.485.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Personnel, eff. 10-26-84; A by R082-00, 8-2-2000)