(A)
Policy
statement
The university of Toledo's employee
assistance program ("EAP") offers confidential and professional care to
employees and their families who are affected by a variety of personal
problems, such as emotional stress, family problems, marital or financial
difficulties, and substance abuse. We believe that with the assistance of an
independent contracting organization providing employee assistance services,
many problems can be successfully resolved before they begin to have an adverse
effect on the individual at the workplace.
(B)
Purpose of
policy
The purpose of the policy is to advise
and educate employees about "EAP" and how to seek and utilize the services of
the "EAP."
(C)
Procedure
(1)
Employees and/or dependents (spouse, children or a
member of the employee's household) are encouraged to voluntarily seek
assistance and utilize "EAP" when they believe a personal problem has become
unmanageable.
(2)
An employee may be referred to "EAP" by oneself, family
member, co-worker, supervisor, or the department of human resources. However,
participation in "EAP" is voluntary and will remain the responsibility of the
employee. The decision to accept or reject assistance will not, of itself,
jeopardize his/her employment or advancement opportunities. A referral does not
mandate that the employee use the service.
(3)
"EAP" discussions
and records of discussions or participation in "EAP" are considered privileged
communication protected by and only released under federal and state
confidentiality laws. Records of employee participation in "EAP" will not be
made part of the personnel records without written consent of the individual
receiving services.
(4)
"EAP" is available to all employees and their family
members. It is recognized that problems with dependents and other family
members can adversely affect an employee's ability to function on the
job.
(5)
Employees who are participating in "EAP" are expected
to meet existing job performance standards. Participation in "EAP" does not
exempt an employee from appropriate corrective action. However, it is intended
that this program will assist employees in resolving personal problems before
such problems can lead to work-related difficulties.
(6)
The employee
should contact department of human resources for information on accessing
providers.
