Common use of EAP Committee Clause in Contracts

EAP Committee. The Employer and the Union share a deep concern about the problems which exist in our society today. Therefore, the Employer agrees to continue the Employee Assistance Program presently in effect. In addition, the Committee, consisting of at least two (2) but not more than three (3) representatives of the Employer and the Union will update and modify the program as required by mutual agreement. This Committee will meet on a regular basis and will promote its functions with a view of encouraging employees to bring possible problem situations to the attention of the Committee as soon as possible. The Employer will ensure that all members of the Committee will be given the opportunity to attend training and education courses related to the Employee Assistance Program, at no cost to the Committee members including lost time during their regular working hours where applicable. The Committee will set up education programs for both Management and Union representatives concerning various problems in society. Any lost time incurred on courses approved by the Employer related to this program, will be paid by the Employer. The Employer recognizes that Committee Members must share their own time for this program for this to be effective. Therefore, any lost time during regular working hours will be paid by the Employer with no loss of earnings to the Member(s). The Committee will keep all matters brought to its attention in strict confidence.

EAP Committee. The Employer and the Union share a deep concern about the problems which exist in our society today. Therefore, the Employer agrees to continue the Employee Assistance Program presently in effect. In addition, the Committee, consisting of at least two (2) but not more than three (3) representatives of the Employer and the Union will update and modify the program as required by mutual agreement. This Committee will meet on a regular basis and will promote its functions with a view of encouraging employees to bring possible problem situations to the attention of the Committee as soon as possible. The Employer will ensure that all members of the Committee will be given the opportunity to attend training and education courses related to the Employee Assistance Program, at no cost to the Committee members including lost time during their regular working hours where applicable. The Committee will set up education programs for both Management and Union representatives concerning various problems in society. Any lost time incurred on courses approved by the Employer related to this program, will be paid by the Employer. The Employer recognizes that Committee Members must share their own time for this program for this to be effective. Therefore, any lost time during regular working hours will be paid by the Employer with no loss of earnings to the Member(s). The Committee will keep all matters brought to its attention in strict confidence. The Employer and the Union will meet within six (6) months of ratification of the collective agreement to mutually put in place an EAP Committee.