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Employee Assistance Programs
Federal appeals court rejects a privacy
claim against an EAP provider who had informed an employer of a death threat
against a supervisor, made by a drug rehab participant. Chapa v. Adams,
168 F.3d 1036, 1999 U.S. App. Lexis 2754 (7th Cir.). [1999 FP 70]
Appellate court sustains termination of correction
officer for excessive absence and lateness. Her participation in an employee
assistance program (EAP) is no defense to the underlying charges. Nelson
v. Abate, 613 N.Y.S.2d 889 (A.D. 1994). {N/R}