Employee and Labor Relations

Finding the Right Support

Employee and Labor Relations has recently been split into separate, dedicated areas to ensure faculty and staff receive the exact support, guidance, and resources needed.

To help you determine which department will best fit your needs, use our guide below. 

Employee Relations

Your Partner for Workplace Support, Growth and Culture

Turn to Employee Relations when you need personal workplace guidance, professional development advice or support navigating everyday team dynamics. We focus on individual growth, team success and building a positive work environment across Montclair.

Connect with Employee Relations for:

• Workplace Support and Guidance: Navigating team dynamics, workplace culture or interpersonal communication.
• Performance and Career Growth: Performance management, coaching, probation reviews and setting professional development goals.
• Conflict Resolution: Informal mediation, problem-solving and facilitated conversations between supervisors and employees.
• Flexible Work and Workplace Accommodations: Guidance on university policies, remote work options and workplace support.

Visit the Employee Relations page for policies, procedures and to contact the department.

Labor Relations

Your Partner for Contracts, Union Matters and Rights

Turn to Labor Relations when your question or concern involves collective bargaining agreements, formal union processes or University-wide labor policies. We work collaboratively with union leadership to ensure fair standards, contract compliance and equitable treatment across all bargaining units.

Connect with Labor Relations for:

• Contract Interpretation: Questions regarding collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), union terms and workplace rights.
• Formal Grievances: Submitting, processing or addressing formal contract grievances or disciplinary appeals.
• Union Representation: Information regarding bargaining unit membership, steward representation and union-management committees.
• Policy Compliance: Understanding state regulations, university-wide labor standards and legal compliance.

Visit the Labor Relations page for policies, procedures and to contact the department.