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Study leave

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Name of the instrument - Local language
Mācību atvaļinājums
Name of the instrument - English translation
Study leave
Scheme ID
156
Country
Latvia
Reporting year
2015
Type of instrument
Training leave
Type of entry
Single instrument
Short description

An employee who learns in any type of educational institution, while continuing to work, may be granted a study leave. For defending a thesis or taking the State exams, the employee may receive 20 days of study leave. The national law does not define who should cover which costs. The financing arrangements may be specified in employment contract or in collective agreement.

Short description of the related instruments

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Level of operation
National
Name of a part of the country
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Name of the region (for regional instruments)
nap
Name of the sector (for sectoral instruments)
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Relevance
Key scheme
Legal basis

Amendments to the Labour Law: (Latvian Parliament and Cabinet Reporter, 2001 15.nr.) Article 157

Objective(s) and target(s)

To enhance and to promote formal and non-formal education and training of employees.

Year of implementation
2002
Operation/management

Ministry of Welfare

Eligible group(s)

Private and public sector employees

Group(s) with preferential treatment

None

Education and training eligible

Study leave can be granted to an employee for:
- studies in any educational institution
- defending a thesis or taking state exams
The national law does not define the type/level of education and training.

Source of financing and collection mechanism

Employee, employer (voluntarily)

Financing formula and allocation mechanisms

The national law does not define who should cover which costs. Employer may voluntarily (partially) cover costs of the leave, including the salary. The financing arrangements may be specified in employment contract or in collective agreement.

Duration of study leave:
- for study in educational institution: not regulated by law;
- for defending a thesis or taking state exams: 20 working days.

Eligible costs

Specific arrangement

Volumes of funding

na

Beneficiaries/take up

na

Monitoring/evaluation reports available

http://likumi.lv/doc.php?id=69562

Most relevant webpage - in English

na

Most relevant webpage - local language

na

Sources

Amendments to the Labour Law: (Latvian Parliament and Cabinet Reporter, 2001 15.nr.) Article 157

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  • Level of operation
  • Name of a part of the country
  • Name of the region (for regional instruments)
  • Name of the sector (for sectoral instruments)
  • Relevance
  • Legal basis
  • Objective(s) and target(s)
  • Year of implementation
  • Operation/management
  • Eligible group(s)
  • Group(s) with preferential treatment
  • Education and training eligible
  • Source of financing and collection mechanism
  • Financing formula and allocation mechanisms
  • Eligible costs
  • Volumes of funding
  • Beneficiaries/take up
  • Monitoring/evaluation reports available
  • Most relevant webpage - in English
  • Most relevant webpage - local language
  • Sources
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