Workplace Investigations and Labor Negotiations

The City of Anaheim is seeking proposals from qualified and professional firms to provide independent workplace investigation services and labor negotiations. The selected consultant(s) will provide services that include labor negotiations, misconduct investigations, retaliation investigations, policy violation investigations, discrimination and harassment investigations, workplace violence assessments, and expert witness testimony. The consultant(s) must have experience working with public agencies, knowledge of California labor laws, and the ability to conduct impartial and thorough investigations. The City is looking for a firm with a strong background in public sector labor negotiations and workplace investigations, and the ability to provide prompt and effective services. Some of the key responsibilities of the selected consultant(s) will include: * Conducting impartial and thorough investigations into employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace issues * Providing labor negotiation services, including serving as chief negotiator for the City's collective bargaining units * Assisting with drafting proposals and preparing for negotiations * Attending closed session meetings with the City Council and advising on impasse procedures * Providing expert witness testimony in administrative hearings or arbitrations * Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion The City is looking for a consultant with a strong track record of providing high-quality services, and the ability to work effectively with City staff and other stakeholders.