Employee and Labor Relations Resources

The University of Missouri System's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

University of Missouri System is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy (Section 600.010 of the UM Collected Rules and Regulations) applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.

As a federal government contractor, the University of Missouri System is also committed to compliance with federal requirements regarding affirmative action related to hiring and employment practices. University of Missouri System has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures which the University is committed to applying. The Affirmative Action Program is available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment upon request, between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Any questions or requests to review program details should be directed to the Vice President for Human Resources, your supervisor, or the EEO Coordinator.  We invite employees who are disabled or protected veterans and who wish to be included under our Affirmative Action Plan to self-identify. This self-identification is strictly voluntary and confidential and will not result in retaliation of any sort.  

• Request a workplace accommodation by contacting the Office of Accessibility and ADA or your campus/hospital human resources office.
• Collected Rules and Regulations, Section 600.080: Policy Related to Employees with Disabilities

• Contact MU Inclusion, Diversity, Equity/Inclusive Excellence or your campus/hospital IDE office.

The UM System upholds the highest standards and principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. We invite employees to self-identify in myHR information regarding race, disability or protected veteran status.

Self-identification and more information are available at (My Personal Details tab > Ethnic Groups, Disability or Veteran Status in the left-hand menu). Self-identification is strictly voluntary and confidential.

• Contact MU Veterans Center or your campus/hospital IDE office.

Claims of discrimination or harassment based on protected class, including claims of sexual misconduct, should be directed to the Title IX Coordinators/Equity Officers at your university. Equity Officers are listed in Collected Rules and Regulations, Section 600.010: Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy for matters involving conduct alleged to have occurred on or after August 14, 2020.

• Discrimination Prevention & Title IX Training – Referenced Policies
• Discrimination Prevention and Title IX Training- Contact Information

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support Resources for Faculty & Staff

• Income/Employment Verifications are available for current and former employees through the university's outside vendor partner.

• Collection of Policies for Service and Maintenance Employees
• Form for Joining (PDF, 89KB)
• Form For Withdrawing (PDF, 156KB)
  • Accepted from December 1-31

• Federal and Missouri State Labor Laws/Posters

Current and former employees of the university who have federal student loans may qualify for loan forgiveness through the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness flyer (PDF)
• What Counts as a Government Employer and other Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) FAQs (exit UM System site)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Application (exit UM System site)

• Submit a Completed Form for Employment Certification. You can fill out the PSLF form in one of two ways:

  1. Digitally Sign and Submit using the PSLF Help Tool (exit UM System site)
  2. Manually Sign and Submit

  Employer Email: hrservicecenter@umsystem.edu

• Missouri Unemployment Assistance
  • Unemployed Workers, Missouri Department of Labor (exit UM System site)
  • Division of Employment Security, Missouri Department of Labor (exit UM System site)
• For unemployment claims:
  • Address: University of Missouri System
    Attn: Office of Human Resources
    15 Jesse Hall, 801 Conley Ave.
    Columbia, MO 65211
  • Phone: (573) 882-8270
  • Email: employeerelations@umsystem.edu
  • Fax: (573) 882-9155

• Workplace Conflict: (Phone: (573) 882-8270)
  • Contact your Strategic HR Partner or your campus/hospital human resources office.
• Integrity and Accountability Hotline (Phone: (844) 469-6383)
  • The university makes efforts to ensure you feel comfortable approaching your supervisor or manager to raise questions and voice concerns about workplace and university issues, or if you believe a violation of a law, policy or standard has occurred. However, in situations where conventional channels are uncomfortable or otherwise inappropriate, or where you prefer to report anonymously, the UM System Integrity and Accountability Hotline is available.
  • Visit the Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services Reporting Concerns for additional information.
• Campus Mediation Service
  • Contact Campus Mediation Service or your campus/hospital human resources office.

• Collected Rules and Regulations, Section 380.010: Grievance Procedure for Administrative, Service and Support Staff
• HR-602 Grievance Procedures for Administrative, Service and Support Staff