Employee Relations

The Employee Relations Division is dedicated to supporting State of North Carolina government agencies and universities in maintaining employer-employee relationships that enhance productivity, communication, and problem solving.

OSHR provides guidance and information to agency and university staff on:

• Disciplinary actions
• Grievance process, including management of:
  • Mediation
  • Settlement/mediation agreements
  • Final agency/university decision
  • Beacon actions related to grievances
• Fitness-for-duty/risk assessments through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Interpretation and application of OSHR policies
• Investigatory leave with pay
• Workplace violence
• Reduction in Force