Linda M. Cunningham
Division Director, Employee Relations, Organizational Development & Diversity
(402) 559-7394
lcunning@unmc.edu

Summary of Services

Employee Relations is responsible for and provides the following services:

• Reward and Recognition, including the administration of the Gold U, Silver U and  Vital Thank U Awards as well as the annual Service Awards Dinner.
• Employee Organizational Development, including Learn@Lunch, Management Series, Foundations for Success, as well as other developmental workshops and seminars.
• Leaves of Absence, including the administration of Family Medical/Military Leave ("FMLA").
• Reasonable Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA")
• University Policy and Procedure Interpretation and Training.
• Federal and State Employment Law Compliance, including Affirmative Action and EEO.
• Employee Relation Issues, including conflict resolution/problem solving, harassment/discrimination and performance management.
• Facilitation of the Employee Grievance Process.
• Administration of the Employee Satisfaction Survey, Exit Survey and New Employee Orientation.
• Unemployment and Worker's Compensation.