Employee & Labor Relations

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Employee and Labor Relations provides proactive assistance to staff, supervisors, and HR professionals regarding conflicts, University policies and procedures, and staff performance, among other issues or questions that may come up in the workplace.

Employee and Labor Relations work together to assist both employees and supervisors on the interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures, and the Staff Handbook directives, as well as investigating and responding to grievances and other complaints.

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Faculty & Staff with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in employment practices. The ADA also requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, so long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the employer.

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Online Instruction Courses

It is the responsibility of everyone in the University community to maintain a campus environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. A one-hour online Discrimination and Harassment Prevention educational program is available to all University of Pittsburgh faculty and staff to help you identify, avoid and report wrongful behaviors. This program outlines basic legal considerations relating to employment discrimination and the University’s policies and procedures that prohibit discrimination and harassment. Learn more about the available online trainings.

Have a Question?

Explore the FAQ for the Office of Human Resources for answers to a variety of common questions.