MEMO OF
AN ANSWER TO A STAFF To: Chang Jiahua From:
Peng Zhe Subject: Request for Paid Education Leave
Date: April 30, 2004 In response to your request for one
year of paid education leave to take a degree in literature, I have to inform
you that we cannot authorize this leave. While we appreciate
your desire to improve your knowledge, we feel that literature is not directly
related to your present position and to the goals of this organization. The
Personnel Administration Act, Article 26, is very specific and states that "paid
education leave must be granted only when the required training is directly
related to the job or would facilitated promotion of an employee".
I am aware of your great interest in literature, and I would like to point
out that you could gain advantage to apply for leave without pay. Furthermore,
this branch offers financial help for employees who take evening
courses. If you need additional information on the above, do not
hesitate to contact me at any time. What will be provided if Mr. Chang wants to take evening courses