Labor Relations

• Handling of labor relations matters for Orleans/Niagara BOCES and for school districts participating in the BOCES Labor Relations service
• Analysis of collective bargaining agreements
• Accumulation, analysis and dissemination of comparative data
• Preparation and presentation of oral and written reports on labor relations issues
• Representations in grievance arbitration matters
• Research and writing of factfinding briefs
• Representation before the New York State Public Employment Relations Board relating to improper practice charges, representation issues, etc.; and related research and writing
• Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, including instructional and non-instructional contracts
• Provision of regular updates of legal and other developments in the field of labor relations

Personnel

• Handling of personnel/human resources matters for Orleans/Niagara BOCES and for school districts participating in the BOCES Labor Relations service
• Provision of in-service for staff on issues of employment law and personnel administration; e.g. employment discrimination and sexual harassment
• Review and analysis of staff handbooks and district policies
• Assistance in investigations of suspected or alleged incidents of employee wrongdoing
• Consultation and issuance of advisory opinions with respect to labor relations and personnel issues
• Representation in proceedings before the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the New York State Division of Human Rights
• Other services related to contract or personnel administration

Wayne M. Van Vleet

General Counsel and Executive Director of Labor Relations, Personnel, & Human Resources

Orleans/Niagara BOCES

4232 Shelby Basin Road

Medina, New York  14103

(716) 731-6800, extension 2206 (office telephone)

(585) 798-1943 (fax)