The Employee Relations Division is responsible for:

• Helping to support employees' efforts and assist with any employment-related issue.
• Bargaining with six (6) labor organizations that represent the City’s workforce.
• Labor contract administration
• Training in both contract changes and in other areas.
• Conducting research on operational and emerging employer issues and communicate the findings.
• Assist department directors and managers in policy and organizational development.

The work of the Employee Relations Division creates a direct link between the employees, managers, executives and elected officials.

If you would like to contact Employee Relations regarding a city employee, please call (561) 494-1000. If your comment involves a police officer, please contact the Internal Affairs Division of the police department at (561) 822-1800.

Our Current Contracts

(Available upon request)

• FOP - Fraternal Order of Police
• FOP - Fraternal Order of Police - Police Captains Unit
• IAFF - International Association of Fire Fighters
• IAFF - Battalion Chief Unit 
• PMSA - Professional Managers & Supervisors Association 
• SEIU - Service Employees International Union 

Employee Handbook

• City of West Palm Beach Employee Handbook

Equal Employment Opportunity Plan

• EEO Policy 4-2
• EEO-4 Report 2015
• City of West Palm Beach Police Department
  
  • EEOP (short Form) - March 22, 2012

Civil Service Rules and Regulations

• Rules and Regulations

Employee Assistance Program

Coping with life’s challenges isn’t always easy! The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential counseling and information program for city employees, eligible family members, and/or registered domestic partners. Costs associated with referral for long-term counseling may be covered by medical benefits.

Cigna's administers the city’s Employee Assistant Program. The EAP is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (877) 622-4327.

• Crisis intervention following traumatic event (e.g., accidental death, robbery)
• Depression and anxiety
• Divorce, separation, single and step parenting issues
• Domestic violence
• Dual career family issues
• Eldercare
• Marital/relationship problems
• Parent/child relations
• Retirement
• Referral for legal assistance or credit counseling
• Sexual assault/harassment
• Stress Management
• Substance Abuse
• Support for transferred employees and their families
• Weight control

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