| Third National Collective Bargaining Agreement |
ARTICLE 35
Employee Assistance Program
SECTION 1. Management agrees to inform employees about the services available from the Employee Assistance Program annually. The EAP contact point and means of contact will be posted on bulletin boards. When an employee requests assistance from the EAP, Management shall make every reasonable effort possible to help the employee obtain the needed services.
SECTION 2. Participation in the EAP shall be voluntary. Confidentiality shall be maintained in accordance with OPM, HHS, and DOC policy.
SECTION 3. The EAP shall cover such matters as family problems, child care, elder care, marital problems, alcohol and drug abuse, stress, legal consultation, and financial problems.
SECTION 4. An employee who is referred to the Employee Assistance Program will be granted administrative leave for the initial counseling session. All other counseling sessions will be charged to the appropriate leave (i.e. sick leave, annual leave or leave without pay.)
SECTION 5. Management will notify NWSEO of any changes to the Employee Assistance Program.
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