Conditions for repayment
There will be no requirement for an employee to repay any costs paid by Falkirk Council associated with:
- Approved learning
- Approved qualifications
- Developmental learning (unless meeting any of the conditions below)
Repayment of costs
Where an employee leaves the service of the Council or fails to complete a developmental qualification, the line manager may, if it is considered appropriate, demand repayment of costs paid by the Council as follows:
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Employee fails to complete qualification - repayment by employee of all costs paid by Falkirk Council excluding travel costs and time off
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Employee leaves the service of the Council whilst undertaking the qualification – repayment by employee of all costs paid by Falkirk Council excluding travel costs and time off
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Employee leaves the service of the Council within 12 months of completion of the qualification - repayment by employee of all costs paid by Falkirk Council excluding travel costs and time off
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Employee leaves the service of the Council within 13-24 months of completion of the qualification - repayment by employee of 50% of costs paid by Falkirk Council excluding travel costs and time off
Employees will be made aware of the repayment request at the time of application.