Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What is an employee assistance program (EAP)?

An employee assistance program (EAP) is a work-based intervention program designed to identify and assist employees in resolving personal problems (e.g., marital, financial or emotional problems; family issues; substance/alcohol abuse) which may be adversely affecting the employee's performance. 

For more information, see Managing Employee Assistance Programs.


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