Employee Relations
REQUIRED POSTINGS
Various Federal and WV State laws require employers to post specific notices regarding employee rights and privileges. WVU adheres to these obligations by posting the required notices at various locations around campus. For your convenience, we have also posted these notices on-line at the Required Postings web page.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
The University seeks to foster a high performance culture. Fundamentally, an effective performance management system is an ongoing process that provides clear performance objectives, coaching, feedback and recognition for outstanding work.
Strategic alignment of the workforce with our mission, vision, and values is critical to the continued growth and success of the University. Performance management will be used to ensure strategic alignment and also support you as you work to achieve your fullest potential.
For more information, please review WVU BOG Talent and Culture Rule 3.8 – Performance Management and visit the Performance Review web page, or feel free to contact Employee Relation at (304) 293-5700 ext. 5 or at EmployeeRelations@mail.wvu.edu.
DISCIPLINE
The purpose of disciplinary action is to correct, not punish. You are expected to behave appropriately, to maintain standards of performance and conduct as required by your position, and to comply with applicable rules, policies, procedures, and laws. When this does not happen, disciplinary action may be taken. The Employee Relations unit is available to assist in this process, including working with you if you feel that you have been disciplined unfairly.
For more information, please visit the Discipline web page, or contact Employee Relations at (304) 293-5700 ext. 5 or at EmployeeRelations@mail.wvu.edu.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION RESOURCES/OPTIONS
Conflict is an inevitable and healthy component of relationships and environments. Conflict may arise from factors internal or external to the workplace. Fostering an atmosphere where conflict can be successfully addressed and managed is key to a productive workplace. There are a number of services and processes available at WVU to help you with proactive conflict management.
For more information, please visit the Conflict Resolution Resources/Options web page or contact Employee Relations at (304) 293-5700 ext. 5 or at EmployeeRelations@mail.wvu.edu.
GRIEVANCE PROCESS
All classified employees, including those in probationary status, can file a grievance. All grievances are processed under rules outlined in W, Va. Code §6C-2 et seq. You must send a copy of your grievance form to the following two (2) addresses:
WVU President’s OfficeP.O. Box 6201, Stewart Hall
Morgantown, WV 26506-6201
AND
State Grievance Board1596 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25311
For more information about this process, including grievance forms, go to the West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board or the WVU Grievance Procedure websites. Employee Relations is also available to answer your questions and they can be reached at (304) 293-5700 ext. 5 or at EmployeeRelations@mail.wvu.edu.
REDUCTION IN FORCE (RIF)
The University seeks to provide a positive and stable work environment. However, conditions may arise that necessitate the elimination of positions held by classified employees, otherwise known as a Reduction in Force (RIF). For more information, please review WVU BOG Talent and Culture Rule 3.9 – Reduction in Force.
If you have questions or concerns regarding reduction in force, please contact Employee Relations at (304) 293-5700 ext. 5 or at EmployeeRelations@mail.wvu.edu.