Legal Affairs, Labor Relations, and Compliance
The Office of Legal Affairs, Labor Relations, and Compliance provides a variety of legal services and support to the President, Baruch College officials, students, departments and offices of the College, and related entities.
Olga Carter Dais, Assistant Vice President, Chief Legal, Labor, and Compliance Counsel
Legal Affairs
We provide advice and guidance to the College community on a wide range of legal matters, including governance, ethical questions, collective bargaining issues, legal inquiries such as Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, Family and Educational Privacy Rights Act (FERPA) requests, subpoenas, litigation, administrative proceedings, contracts, grievances, disciplinary matters, and a broad range of policy questions affecting the College and its related entities. We serve as liaison to The City University of New York (CUNY) Office of General Counsel, Labor Relations, and where appropriate, Human Resources. OLALRC also works with the New York State Attorney General and other state and federal agencies in litigation matters.
Labor Relations
Our responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the labor-management grievance and disciplinary processes, mediating employee disputes and workplace violence complaints, ensuring compliance with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government and laws governing employment and contract interpretation, as well as CUNY and Baruch College bylaws and governance documents.
Combating Sex-Based Misconduct / Title IX
Baruch College follows the tenets of Title IX, a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or education program that receives federal funding. We are committed to providing a safe and secure academic environment free of sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct.
Diversity and Equity Initiatives
Baruch College is committed to a policy of equal employment and equal access in its educational programs and activities. Our central mission is to create an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.
Working with Us
You are invited and encouraged to contact OLALRC for assistance with any workplace matters affecting the College. Contact us immediately if you receive any legal document sent or related to the College. See our Office Staff directory for contact information.
Office Hours
Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm.
The materials on this site and related links are for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal advice. The Office of Legal Affairs, Labor Relations, and Compliance does not provide personal legal advice or representation to faculty, staff, or students.