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Human Resources Department recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that is necessary to contract out to provide workplace investigations and training services on an “as requested” basis as the work must be completed in limited timeframes in accordance with Ordinance 3.13.30; and
2) Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign agreement 4730 with Boucher Labor and Employment Law for investigative services with a total not-to-exceed amount of $210,000 for the term of four years.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Human Resources receives complaints of alleged misconduct in the workplace, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by County employees. Pursuant to Part 3 of the County Personnel Rules, Code of Ethics, Commitment to County Public Service, and Respectful Workplace, Human Resources receives and provides for investigations of these complaints. The department has contracted with outside vendors when special skills and qualifications are involved in the performance of the work, when it is necessary to protect against a conflict of interest and obtain an outside perspective to make independent and unbiased findings, or when it is otherwise necessary to ensure a prompt and thorough investigation and resolution of the complaints filed. The nature of the work involves temporary, occasional, and urgent services.
In accordance with Board Policy Number C-17, departments are required to obtain authorization from the Board of Supervisors to utilize any contract for services that exceed $100,000. The Human Resources Department is requesting the Board approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign a contract with Boucher Labor and Employment Law for a total not-to-exceed amount of $210,000 for a term of four years.
The Contractor will provide the personnel and equipment necessary to provide legal services in connection with labor and employment matters including but not limited to investigations, mediation, training...
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