Employee Relations
What is Employee Relations?
Employee Relations offers consultation, facilitation and resolution strategies for
workplace issues. Employee Relations assists in communications between employees and
supervisors, corrective action and planning, disciplinary actions, and explanation
and clarification of University policies and procedures.
What Employee Relations Does to Help Supervisors and Employees:
- Provides counsel and advice to supervisors and employees regarding employment-related inquiries.
- Assists in the interpretation of University policies and procedures.
- Provides confidential consultation.
- Advises employees regarding their employment rights.
- Facilitates dialogue on employee/employer issues.
Employee Relations Contacts:
Marla Boyer, MBA, SPHR, GBA
Senior Associate Director
Benefits Specialist | ADA Specialist | Employee Relations
Utah State University Human Resources
(435) 797-5475
marla.boyer@usu.edu
BrandE Faupell, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Executive Director
Utah State University Human Resources
(435) 797-1812
brande.faupell@usu.edu
Relevant policies accessible via the HR website:
- Corrective Action policy # 311
- Employee Rights policy # 321
- Employment Grievance Procedures policy # 325
On-Campus Resources:
- Aggie CARE: (child care) (435) 797-1552
- Childcare Resource and Referral: (435) 797-3956
- Family Life Center - Housing and Financial Counseling: (435) 797-7224
- Family Life Center - Marriage & Family Therapy Program: (435) 797-7430
- Psychology Community Clinic: (435) 797-3401
- Ability Assistance (Employee Assistance Program through The Hartford)
Community Resources:
- Bear River Mental Health (435) 752-0750
- Children's Justice Center (435) 753-7017
- Child & Family Support Center (435) 752-8880