10.5 Employee Assistance Manual (12-2014)

Question 1

The purpose of the Employee Assistance program (EAP) is to provide confidential professional assistance to any employee with behavioral or personal problems which may impair his/her job performance, attendance, or conduct. T/F

Answer 1

True (1-1)

Question 2

Prepaid professional counseling sessions are ony available for work related personal issues.

Answer 2

False, It includes assisting a wide range of personal issues (family, marriage, etc…) (1-1,2b1)

Question 3

Unit 5 and 7 employees and their families are entitle to 7 sessions for each unrelated problem type per year. T/F

Answer 3

True (1-2,4)

Question 4

To access the EAP system employees must obtain a supervisor approval? T/F

Answer 4

False. Employees of family members may contact directly.

(1-3,5a)

Question 5

No records will be maintained which identify employees who utilize the peer support program. T/F

Answer 5

True (1-4).  4 exceptions.
1- Records subpoenaed
2- Harm self or another
3- Child or elder abuse suspected
4- Confession to a crime

Question 6

Sick leave may be utilized by employee attending EAP sessions if properly documented by a STD 634. T/F

Answer 6

True (1-3)