Section 7, which immediately follows, refers to Employee Assistance Programs. Do not include both. In either case, remove this instructional paragraph. The EAP provides confidential assessment, referral and short-term counseling for employees who need or request it. If an EAP referral to a treatment provider outside the EAP is necessary, costs may be covered by the employee's medical insurance, but the cost of such outside services are the employee's responsibility.
Confidentiality is assured.
NO information regarding the nature of the personal problem will be made available to the supervisors nor will it be included in the permanent personnel file. Participation in the EAP will not affect an employee's career advancement or employment, nor will it protect an employee from disciplinary action if substandard job performance continues. The EAP can be accessed by an employee through self-referral or through referral by a supervisor. The Company offers resource information on various means of employee assistance in our community, including but not limited to drug and alcohol abuse programs. In addition, we will distribute this information to employees for their confidential use.