A supervisor may grant sick leave to an employee engaged in EAP if absence from work is required. Present the EAP as a viable, positive and proven method of addressing a wide range of common employee work related and personal problems. The earlier referrals are made, the better the chance for favorable outcomes. Often, supervisors tend to err by not offering counseling to employees. Failure to recognize a problem will certainly preclude a recommendation for counseling.
Early recognition is usually more effective in reaching successful resolution.
This memo is intended to express my concern for your personal and professional welfare, and to outline significant deficiencies in your work performance which may indicate a need for professional counseling. This memo does not constitute a disciplinary action, and it will not become part of your Official Personnel Folder. I have been your supervisor for 4 years and have known you to be a capable and dedicated employee. In recent months, however, there has been a pronounced decline in the quality of both your work and your interactions with others on the job. You repeatedly are late in completing your assignments, and you have made numerous, sometimes costly errors.