Policy Statement

It is the policy of the State of Iowa to promote and maintain the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide employees and their family members with the opportunity to receive confidential professional help to resolve personal problems that may affect job performance. This policy recognizes that such personal problems are capable of resolution and strongly encourages employees to seek assistance and appropriate means of resolving them.

Participation in the EAP will not protect an employee from disciplinary action, nor will participation jeopardize an employee's job or career. This policy does not alter or replace existing administrative policies, rules or contract agreements.