Can an employer require an employee to seek help from EAP?
2007-11-01 17:18:56 · 10 answers · asked by LuvHarmony 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
what if the person they want to require to go has thought about killing themselves?
2007-11-01 17:33:28 · update #1
No, they can't require it, but why wouldn't you? It's free/low cost help for you! Most companies with EAP's have legal, counseling, and other assistance availble - it's confidential. If it's the counseling, no one reports back to them, and frequently the first 9 sessions are FREE to you.
I would take advantage of it if I were you.
2007-11-02 02:57:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Your employer might think that you are having a problem and, in good faith, they are reminding you that they provide free assistance to their employees via the EAP. This is obviously a benefit to you, but your employer might also be attempting to protect themselves from legal action from you in the future. How? Well, now you cannot ever say that they did not attempt to help you with your problem. Maybe this is not 100% the cure for your problem, but they *are* offering assistance. So, this becomes a protective mechanism for them, too. Just understand that your employer has 2 goals here: to help you and to protect themselves.
2007-11-01 17:35:38 · answer #2 · answered by Michele N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think an employer can require it. But if you haven't tried EAP, don't knock it. It is paid 3 visits with a counselor for your particular problem. When you call them, you will need to give a very brief synopsis of the problem so they can assign the right counselor for you. For example, if your problem is a co-worker you can't work with, they wouldn't want to assign a counselor who specializes in grief counseling. Get my idea?
2007-11-01 17:23:09 · answer #3 · answered by Suepee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. they encourage this in an attempt to control costs to the company. but you do not have to use the eap program. my company had this once and when i called them they asked me a lot of personal questions which had nothing to do with the issue. i felt violated. i declined their services and found another doctor and made an appointment.
2007-11-01 17:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by itsjustme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly if there is trouble that may effect your position at the job. I worked for the U.S.P.S. and had a personal problem that resulted in legal trouble and going to EAP probably saved my job.
2007-11-01 17:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can strongly suggest that you utilize the service that they are funding for your benefit. The fact that they maybe stressing your using the EAP indicates you maybe heading for a fall or termination if you don't fly right.
2007-11-01 17:23:38 · answer #6 · answered by want2flybye 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they can't because it is a violation of several harrassment laws and also would also infringe on HIPPA Guidelines that protect patient confidentiality.
This is why ALL companies are required to use a third party vendor to assist you from start to finish. Once you go on an assistance type program, nobody from your company can talk to you at all - as it is tremendous grounds for a law suit.
2007-11-01 17:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by John S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Either that or he could fire you. I'd take the EAP myself. The boss is nice enough to help you with your problem, take advantage of it.
2007-11-01 17:23:52 · answer #8 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't think they would require one to do so . But I know through my company it is a great. They offer so much help in so many diffrent ways and if you are already paying for it through your benefit package like Iam you may want to take a look to see what they offer
2007-11-01 17:23:19 · answer #9 · answered by DLJ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is supposed to be confidential. How about approaching your primary care physician, and ask for a referral. Those visits are confidential, as well. Best wishes
2016-05-27 00:02:30 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋