The University of West Florida is committed to promoting positive environments and relationships by focusing on good management practices and workplace behaviors. The university's goal continues to be a pro-active approach towards maintaining positive communication with employees, supervisors, and managers in order to minimize the occurrence of employee relations problems. When problems do occur, then Human Resources may provide assistance and guidance.

The university offers counsel and guidance within the framework of University policies and regulations, and State and Federal laws.

Be assured that the university will maintain confidentiality to every extent possible and consistent with legal requirements. However, if the matter involves unlawful activity or conduct, or is critical to UWF operations, information may be shared on a need-to-know basis.

Employee and Labor Relations Services offers you:

• Confidential consultations to discuss and resolve work place problems
• Assistance with employee counseling
• Coaching for improved employee performance
• Step by step assistance throughout the disciplinary process
• Guidance in collective bargaining issues
• Clarification, interpretation and advice on policies, regulations and applicable law
• Administration of the grievance process
• Assistance and guidance to both employees and supervisors throughout the layoff process

• Employee Relations
• Labor Relations