Employee assistance program

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Employee assistance program (also known by its acronym, EAP) is a company-sponsored program designed to assist employees in resolving personal problems, such as stress, finances, and alcoholism, that may adversely affect job performance and attendance.


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According to Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining by Michael R. Carrell and Christina Heavrin (10th edition),

Employee assistance programs (EAPs). Company-sponsored programs designed to assist employees in resolving personal problems, such as stress, finances, and alcoholism, that may adversely affect job performance and attendance.

According to the HRBoK Guide,

Employee assistance program. Services and counseling that employees receive to help them solve problems that could affect their work productivity. Examples include counseling for drug or alcohol problems or family issues.

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