Location: 111 Main St., G-2, Lockport, NY 14094 MAP

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Telephone: (716)438-4070

Fax: (716) 438-4077

Staff Directory:

• Director: Peter Lopes (716) 438-4068  - peter.lopes@niagaracounty.com
• Labor Relations: ​Joe Provino (716) 438-4069  - joseph.provino@niagaracounty.com

Mission Statement

The mission of the Niagara County Human Resources Department is to provide outstanding human resource administration, support and consultation with the highest regard for professionalism, ethics, commitment, and excellence in compliance with all applicable laws. 

Information and Orientation Packet for New Employees

Coronavirus Information for Employees

• Emergency Paid Sick Leave and FMLA Expansion Memo 3/20/2020 
• COVID-19 Related Leave of Absence Request Form
• COVID-19 Travel Request Form
• COVID-19 Quarantine Procedures

Niagara County Policies

• Sexual Harassment Policy 
• Sexual Harassment Complaint Form
• Racial & Ethnic Discrimination Policy
• Blood Donation Leave Policy 
• Family & Medical Leave Policy
• Annual Leave for Cancer Screenings
• Niagara County Employee Policy & Procedure Manual 
• Time Off to Vote Policy 
• Time Off to Vote Notice 
• Time Off to Vote Form 

New York State Deferred Compensation Plan

• Visit NYS Deferred Compensation Online
• Contact Information Brochure 
• Deferred Compensation Plan Highlights 
• Deferred Compensation Enrollment Form 
• Deferred Compensation Deferral Change Form 

Retirement

• New York State and Local Retirement System
• Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan
• Retirement Sick Buy Back Form

Loan Forgiveness

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Form

FMLA Forms & Documents for Niagara County Employees

Select the appropriate form to have your Health Care Provider complete.

• WH-380-E: Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition 
• WH-380-F: Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member’s Serious Health Condition        
• WH-384: Certification of Qualifying Exigency For Military Family Leave 
• WH-385: Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of Covered Service member—for Military Family Leave
• WH-385-V:  Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Veteran for Military Caregiver Leave 

Information for Employees on Leave of Absence:

• NYS Disability Memo and Form  
• NYS Disabilty Form Fillable version
• NYS Disability FAQ  
• FMLA Workflow Chart  
• DOL’s Final Rule on Family and Medical Leave – November 17, 2008 
• Niagara County Rights & Responsibilities for Employees on Leave of Absence  
• What is FMLA? WH-1420: Employee Rights & Responsibilities Under the Family and Medical Leave Act  
• Niagara County Family & Medical Leave Act Policy Adopted December 16, 2008  
• Line of Duty Sick Leave Related to World Trade Center Conditions 

Information for Nursing Mothers:

• Guidelines Regarding the Rights of Nursing Mothers to Express Breast Milk in the Work Place 
• Niagara County Policy Memo re: Break Time for Nursing Mothers to Express Breast Milk 

Information for Terminated Employees 

Collective Bargaining Agreements:

• AFSCME 2019-2023  
• CSEA 2020-2023 
• DSA (Corrections) 2020-2024 
• PBA (Deputies) 2012 - 2021 
• Probation 2012 - 2021 
• Teamsters 2012 - 2020