LCC Faculty Colleagues,

We have been informed by an administrator that the College has hired an attorney to conduct a workplace investigation. The administrator has stated that the College has retained an outside attorney to conduct an investigation of Administration retaliation against faculty. Beyond this general statement, the College has not provided LCCEA with any information regarding the purpose of the investigation, what specifically is being investigated, who will be interviewed, whether participation is voluntary, whether this investigation is disciplinary, or provided any other details that would allow us to advise faculty.

Attorneys for LCCEA have asked the College for clarification, but have only been told that the investigation is regarding unspecified claims of retaliation. LCCEA’s attorneys are concerned the College is using this investigation to conduct discovery that’s intended to help the College defend itself against unfair labor practice claims pending before the Employment Relations Board. If true, this would not be an appropriate purpose for an investigation.

If you are contacted by an attorney for the College about this investigation, LCCEA advises you to seek assistance from a union representative before engaging in an interview or providing any information. It will be important for you and your union representative to find out why you are being interviewed; if your participation is voluntary; and whether you could be subjected to discipline for refusing an interview or as a result of providing information.

Please feel free to reach out to a union representative if you have questions.

Your Association