ULLAND BROTHERS, INC. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
The decision by Ulland Brothers, Inc. (and union locals) to implement
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is based on the following beliefs:
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The experience of personal and family problems
is a normal part of living.
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Sometimes people experience problems they
are unable to resolve themselves, and professional assistance
would be a help. These problems, while complex, are treatable,
especially if they are recognized at an early stage.
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Having personal and family problems can, and
often does, affect job performance in a negative way.
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The interests of both employee and employer
are served when professional assistance to resolve personal and
family problems is made available. These services, provided in
a constructive and confidential manner, can help employees maintain
or regain optimal job performance.
POLICY
Ulland Brothers, Inc. EAP services will be offered within the following
guidelines:
- The purpose
of the EAP is to make available professional assistance for dealing
with personal and family problems that are affecting or may affect
job performance.
- Job performance
can be affected by problems experienced by the employee, the employee’s
spouse, or employee’s dependent children. Thus EAP services
will be available to employees (after 30 days of employment),
their spouses and dependent children.
- Problems
that the EAP is intended to address include the following:
- Marital
relationship problems
- Parenting
and child-rearing problems
- Individual
mental health concerns, such as stress, depression, anxiety,
and bereavement
- Alcohol
and chemical dependency
- Financial
problems
- Program
services are available free of charge to the employee to assist
with these problems including:
- Assessment
and short-term counseling. Up to six sessions per client,
per problem, per year with professionally qualified counselor/therapist.
- Referral
to other resources for on-going treatment, as indicated.
- Information
and referral to community support and educational resources.
- Should
a referral to another resource be made, any fees shall be the
obligation of the employee. The EAP provider will review
the possibility of health insurance coverage with the employee.
- Employees,
spouses, or dependent children who are experiencing personal and
family problems are encouraged to initiate contact with the EAP
counselor. This is accomplished by contacting St. Luke’s
Employee Assistance Program. Phone Numbers: (218)
529-7077 or 1-888-355-8495
- Supervisors,
foreman, and union representatives who have identified an employee
whose work performances are problematic are urged to refer the
employee to the EAP. This action does not replace usual
disciplinary procedures.
- EAP records
will be maintained by the counselor in a manner that protects
the employee’s right to confidentiality and privacy. No
EAP records will be maintained on the company’s premises without
written authorization by the employee.
- Ulland
Brothers, Inc. will accommodate the treatment that may be recommended
by the EAP personnel and other resources referred to by the EAP
personnel. Time off from work shall be allowed to accommodate
this recommended treatment.
- EAP Policy
does not replace or conflict with existing company personnel policy
or union agreements.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PHONE NUMBERS
(218) 249-7077 or 1-888-355-8495
Leave a message after hours
Counselors are available 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Evenings by appointment
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