All proposals must be made on the basis of and either meet or exceed the required legal services contained herein. For purposes of this RFP, the Labor Attorney shall be responsible for performing or for assisting Town staff and/or the Town Attorney in completing the following tasks: 1. Representing the Town in all labor and employment matters including but not limited to grievances, mediations and arbitrations; 2. Providing advice and consultation in union negotiations; 3. Providing advice and assistance in cases of employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour disputes, Workers’ Compensation, unemployment compensation, OSHA and family leave; 4. Provide representation at hearings, informational meetings or administrative proceedings, mediation and arbitration hearings and litigation related to claims and allegation related to human resources matters; 5. Review, analyze, investigate and research to conduct above services; 6. Participate in development of current and future strategic direction of Town employment and human resources functions; 7. Provide counsel on an ongoing, as needed basis with respect to other labor and employment issues that arise in the workplace; and 8. Work collaboratively with the Town Attorney when necessary and appropriate.
