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Employee Relations

workplace resources

The Employee Relations team assists the University community with workplace needs.

Learn more about Employee Relations

Have a question? Contact us at EmployeeRelations@mail.wvu.edu or give us a call at 304-293-5700 ext. 5! 

Performance management

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All WVU employees participate in an annual performance review process. Make sure you are up-to-date with all of the information and deadlines and find tips for managing and improving performance throughout the year.

Learn more about performance management

Employee handbooks

Learn about your roles and responsibilities as a WVU employee.

View the employee handbooks

Maintaining a Positive Environment

When conflicts arise, know how to handle them.

Mediation

A confidential service conducted by a trained facilitator, the WVU Mediation Program is available to help resolve conflict in the workplace.

Learn about the WVU Mediation Program

Conflict Resolution

Fostering an atmosphere where conflict can be successfully addressed and managed is key to a productive workplace.

Find conflict resolution resources

Faculty/Staff Assistance Program

Conflict that arises outside of the workplace can have an affect on job performance, too. WVU offers free, confidential services to assist with these issues.

Learn about FSAP

Drug-free Schools and Communities

With a combination of education and counseling, the WVU community can become aware of the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse to themselves and to the University.

Learn the importance of drug-free schools

Ombudsperson

The faculty ombudsperson and graduate student ombudsperson both serve as confidential, independent, informal and neutral resources when you are working through a difficult situation.

Faculty Ombudsperson
Graduate Student Ombudsperson
Faculty Senate

employee rights

Know your rights on accommodations, affirmative action and more.

Employee Accommodations

WVU employees are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the workplace.

Seek accommodations

Required Postings

These notices explain employee rights about a variety of topics. 

View the required postings

Discrimination and Harassment Resources

WVU  has a Title IX Office that serves to educate the campus and handle any discrimination complaints at the University.

Visit the Title IX Office
File a Complaint

Affirmative Action

WVU's Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action provides resources for employees.

Learn about the Equal Opportunity Office

Filing a Grievance

WVU employees may file a grievance to seek a resolution to a workplace dispute.

Learn about filing a grievance