Common use of EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE REFERRAL Clause in Contracts

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE REFERRAL. 29.1 Performance problems are sometimes related to personal or work-related problems, which may be improved through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Therefore, if a supervisor believes that an employee’s work performance is impaired and can be improved through the EAP, a supervisor, with department director approval, may require the employee to attend an initial screening session with the Employee Assistance Program. 29.2 The employee shall receive paid release time to attend the initial appointment and must provide proof of attendance. Failure to attend or to provide proof of such attendance may subject the employee to disciplinary action. Actual results of the initial screening shall be subject to normal confidentiality provisions, unless the employee voluntarily signs a release of information form. The employee’s decision to attend or not attend follow-up sessions shall be voluntary. Follow-up sessions shall be on the employee’s own time. 29.3 Nothing in this article shall preclude an employee voluntarily agreeing to different conditions as part of a disciplinary settlement agreement.