Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I read the previous article on how Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) came into existence. Are there other reasons to refer to an EAP besides alcohol or drug use? What about if your husband is an alcoholic or if your spouse is physically abusive and that has led to poor performance? A: EAPs can be used for very broad purposes, including all those mentioned in this inquiry. The reason for the…
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Ask the Lawyer received the following paraphrased question from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: How should a federal supervisor handle a situation where an employee has voluntarily confessed substance abuse to the supervisor? Should the supervisor send the employee to an employee assistance program (EAP), talk to human relations staff, or report the employee to security staff? A: Substance Abusing Subordinates A supervisor who suspects substance abuse, or who has an employee confess substance abuse, has a particular challenge. First, the supervisor should be aware that current substance abuse,…