Which option is NOT a typical function of an Employee Assistance Program?

• A. Counseling referrals
• B. Confidentiality
• C. Disciplinary actions for unrelated misconduct
• D. Crisis intervention

Answer: (C)

Employee Assistance Programs are built to support employees with personal or work-related problems by offering confidential help, including counseling referrals and crisis intervention. Confidentiality is a key feature, encouraging employees to seek assistance without fearing automatic disclosure. A typical EAP provides counseling referrals, crisis intervention for immediate needs, and maintains privacy about the services it offers. Disciplinary actions for unrelated misconduct, on the other hand, are handled through Human Resources and management under company policy. The EAP’s role is to assist and support the employee so issues can be addressed, not to discipline. That’s why disciplinary actions for unrelated misconduct aren’t a typical function of an EAP.