Human Resources Manual
| Policy No.: | 4-15 | This policy applies to: | |
| Policy Name: | Employee Assistance Program |  |
Non-exempt staff |
| Effective Date: | 08/01/04 | |
Exempt staff |
| Revised: | |
Faculty | |
Policy
Loyola University New Orleans cares about the health and well-being of its employees and recognizes that a variety of personal problems can disrupt their personal and work lives. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all employees through Loyola’s Office of Counseling and Career Services. The EAP offers problem assessment, short-term counseling, and referral to appropriate community and private services. Through the EAP, Loyola University provides confidential access to professional counseling services for help in confronting emotional problems, alcohol and other substance abuse, marital and family difficulties, financial or legal troubles, and other personal concerns.
Procedure
The EAP is strictly confidential and is designed to safeguard employee privacy and rights. Information given to the EAP counselor may be released only if requested in writing by the employee. Personal information concerning employee participation in the EAP is maintained in a confidential manner. Human Resources is not informed of employees using EAP services and no information related to an employee’s participation in the program is entered into the personnel file.
There is no cost for employees to consult with a Loyola counselor for up to three visits. If further counseling is necessary, the counselor will outline available community and private services. The counselor will also let employees know whether any costs associated with private services may be covered by their health insurance plan. Costs that are not covered are the responsibility of the employee.
