The University of Oklahoma recognizes that it is in the best interests of both the University and its employees to provide assistance for employees in dealing with personal problems including alcohol and drug abuse or dependency, mental or emotional disturbance, or other conditionsthat may adversely affect job performance. The purpose of the Employee Assistance Program is to provide immediate assistance to faculty and staff with personal problems, including alcohol and drug abuse, that affect their work or job performance. Job security and advancement opportunities for those who take advantage of this program will in no way be jeopardized.
Complete confidentiality is assured.
All records involving services provided by the Employee Assistance Program shall be treated as confidential medical records and shall be maintained separately from personnel records. Faculty and staff who exhibit job performance problems will be encouraged to seek assistance voluntarily through the Employee Assistance Program. When there is evidence of work deterioration that has been documented by the supervisor or if there are notable signs of alcohol or drug abuse, the supervisor may refer the employee to the Employee Assistance Program. Although the faculty or staff member has the right to decide whether or not to use the Employee Assistance Program or to follow any of its recommendations, if personal problems continue to adversely affect work performance, established University employment policies will be followed in handling the situation. The University will endeavor to arrange sick leave or other appropriate leaves of absences for treatment or rehabilitation.