Job Opening: Labor Relations Specialist
- Company
- City of Worcester
- Location
- Worcester, MA
- Posted on
- May 11, 2024
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for a Workers
Compensation Attorney (Labor Relations Specialist) for the Labor
Relations Division in the Human Resources Department. Under the
direction of the Director of Labor Relations, the position is
responsible for all aspects of Workers? Compensation and Injured on Duty
functions of the Human Resources Department, including claims management
and litigation. This position is responsible for the coordination of
employee leaves and accommodations, including employer obligations under
Workers\' Compensation, Family Medical Leave Act and Americans with
Disabilities, and unemployment matters. This position is responsible for
Labor Relations, including, interpretation and enforcement of collective
bargaining agreements with the various city unions, advising department
heads regarding all aspects of labor relations, including employee
discipline and investigations. Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged
to apply. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: \~ Juris Doctorate Degree \~ Licensed
Attorney in Massachusetts with admittance to the Bar of the Supreme
Judicial Court. \~ Knowledge of Workers Compensation. \~ Strong
communication skills. \~ Valid driver\'s license and access to reliable
transportation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \~ Familiarity with medical
conditions and terminology. \~ Six (6) months of experience with
Employment and Labor laws. \~ Six (6) months of experience with Family
Medical Leave law (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
\~ Once (1) year of experience litigating claims before either the Trial
Court or state agencies, including hearings and motion practice. \~ Six
(6) months of experience with employment investigations and/or related
litigation. \~ Experience involving matters pertaining to discrimination
and harassment. \~ Experience with unemployment claims. Click Here to
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