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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}

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