The UHR Employee and Labor Relations team work with departments, managers, and individuals to remove barriers to effective job performance. The team provides assistance to employees with problem-solving and mediation support and does not attempt to act as advocates for either employees or managers involved. Conversations are kept confidential unless disclosure is agreed upon in advance, or if the disclosure involves a very serious situation which requires immediate action.

The Employee Relations Team is available to assist staff in dealing with a broad range of issues, ranging from communication to work expectations, and can assist in analyzing work/life concerns involving relationships with staff and supervisors.

The UHR Employee and Labor Relations team is also primarily responsible for negotiating and administering the University’s collective bargaining agreements.

Contact the office at laborandemployeerelations@brown.edu.