Department of Budget and Management

301 W. Preston Street, Suite 607
Baltimore, MD 21201

ELRD Mission Statement

The Employee and Labor Relations Division provides services addressing work disputes which affect the employment relationship of workers in Maryland State Government.

Our services include: conducting settlement conferences, mediating employee disputes, administering the Employee Assistance Program, and providing guidance to management on leave, performance evaluation, and collective bargaining issues. Our purpose is to promote the efficient functioning of State government so that its performance meets the high expectations of the citizens of Maryland.

ELRD Vision Statement

In dealing with the employment relationship issues, the Employee and Labor Relations Division acts with equity and fairness. We will establish ourselves as a knowledgeable and reliable source of information and services that State employees prefer to use in resolving employment matters.