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(NEW) EEOC proposed regulations under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) (6/2009)
Settlement Agreement Template (3/09) [MSWord] [WordPerfect] [PDF]
Note: Right Click Word or WP version. Use Save Target as. Open saved file.
New Supervisor Toolboxes: Recruiting/Hiring Guide (4/2009) Employee Orientation (1/2009)

I-9 Form. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has issued the revised I-9 form. This is available on the USCIS Web site. Employers are required to begin using the new form on April 3, 2009. The revised Handbook for Employers and Instructions for completing the Form I-9, are also available on the USCIS site.

Revised Regulations Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (Eff. 1/16/09) (US DOL Link)
Notice concerning the ADA Amendments Act (Eff. 1/1/09) (EEOC Web Link)

Guidance and FAQ on Progressive Discipline (PDF)
Grievance rights notification language (07/07) NEW

Grievance Board Link (Forms)

Supervisor's Human Resources Toolboxes. Publications to assist agency supervisors to better manage human resources.

Contract Worker Guidelines

Rights of Employees Serving the Armed Forces. A Factsheet for managers and personnel professionals
Download: Veterans' Reemployment Rights Poster [PDF] [MSWord]

Guide to Verification of Military Orders (with Verification Form)

Leave of Absence for Military Duty Form (NEW) [MSWord] [WordPerfect] [PDF]

Prohibited and Permitted Political Activity Revised 5/2009

Employee Referral Program. Referral information for agencies and employees on substance abuse, family, financial, and other problems.

(To review the WV statute, Grievance Procedure for State Employees, and Grievance Board decisions, go to www.pegb.wv.gov )

About Employee Relations...
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 the Employee Relations Section for further information regarding personnel administration issues at (304) 558-3950 ext.57209.

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