Employee Relations

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The goal of the Employee Relations Section is to ensure consistency in human resource administration throughout State government. The primary responsibilities of the Employee Relations Section include:

• interpreting the provisions of the Administrative Rule;
• developing uniform personnel policies and providing interpretations of these policies;
• advising employees and employers in matters relating to disciplinary actions;
• providing technical assistance in grievance resolutions;
• providing guidance regarding State and federal labor laws and other regulations;
• providing referral assistance to State employees seeking professional counseling, treatment, or rehabilitative services.

The Employee Relations Section may also provide specialized training regarding personnel issues for State and county governments on a variety of topics including: wage and hour administration; discipline; grievance resolution and preparation for a grievance hearing; personnel policy administration; and workplace security.

Please contact Employee Relations for further information regarding personnel administration issues at 304-558-3950 ext.57209.

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