What Can I Use EAP For?

• stress.
• parenting problems.
• adolescent behavioral problems or substance abuse.
• marital difficulties.
• financial trouble.
• substance abuse.

What does EAP cover?

EAPs traditionally have assisted workers with issues like alcohol or substance abuse; however, most now cover a broad range of issues such as

child or elder care

, relationship challenges, financial or legal problems, wellness matters and traumatic events like workplace violence.

What can an EAP help with?

An employer-sponsored employee assistance plan (EAP) is a work-based intervention program designed to

identify and assist employees in resolving personal problems that may be adversely affecting their performance at work

, such as marital, financial or emotional problems; family issues; or substance or alcohol abuse.

Can I be fired for using EAP?

Taking action, such as termination, against an employee who refuses the EAP referral or does not comply with treatment may result in claims of disability discrimination based on a perceived disability.

How many sessions does EAP cover?

Counseling typically lasts

about three to six sessions

. If a problem is more severe or requires longer-term treatment, most EAPs maintain a referral network that employees can access. In those cases, EAP counselors can identify and assess the situation to determine the best way to deal with the problem.

Can you trust EAP?

Are Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Effective? Research exists that demonstrates that

EAPs are effective

, although, the evidence is controversial. HR professionals experience both positive and negative word-of-mouth feedback from employees who have accessed their organizations’ EAP.

Are EAP services free?

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a

free, confidential counselling, coaching and wellbeing service available to all NSW Health staff

and their immediate family. EAP can assist when personal, family or work related concerns are impacting on your health or quality of life. The service is completely confidential.

Does EAP cover family members?

The EAP provides initial assessment and short-term counseling to employees, and oftentimes their immediate family members,

at no cost

. You can seek confidential help with work, family, personal matters, legal, financial, stress, and other issues affecting your well-being.

How do you promote EAP to employees?

1. Put it in writing — everywhere. Update educational materials, both electronic and print, to highlight EAP services and the issues they address. …
2. Offer electronic entry points. …
3. Go public. …
4. Be comprehensive.

What should you not say to HR?

• Leaving While on Leave.
• Lying to Get Leave Extensions.
• Lying About Your Qualifications.
• Changes in Your Partner’s Career.
• Moonlighting.
• Lawsuits You’ve Filed Against Employers.
• Health Issues.
• Personal Life Issues.

How much does EAP cost?

EAP Assist is Australia’s leading EAP Provider with costs as

low as $40 p/h

being significantly less than all other providers with most charging between $200 to $300 p/h for similar or lesser services.

Does EAP tell your employer?

Voluntary Counseling Benefits

EAPs provide free, voluntary, short-term counseling services to employees and their families. … As an employee, you can call your EAP program and speak to a counselor either over the phone or in person on a confidential basis – meaning

your employer and co-workers do not know about it

.

Is EAP really confidential?

Yes. Employee Assistance Program

(EAP) services are confidential

. All case records and information about services provided to employees by the EAP are maintained in the strictest confidence.

How often can you use EAP?

This depends on the employer. Normally

between 3 and 6 sessions per issue per employee

are funded under an EAP. Our psychological strategies are focused on resolving issues within a short time frame and generally 2 or 3 sessions are sufficient to resolve a particular situation.

Do you get paid for stress leave from work?

You typically won’t receive pay under FMLA

. Some companies might continue to pay workers on leave, but FMLA doesn’t require this. Your workplace may allow you to use sick days or accumulated time off so you get paid for part of your leave.

What makes an EAP successful?

EAPs and their managers are most successful when they

understand the organizational culture and design programs that fit the unique needs or requirements of that given organization

.