CITY OF LODI

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

SUBJECT: : EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Policy

DATE ISSUED: : May 1, 1995

SECTION: : E

SECTION 1: PURPOSE

The purpose of the City of Lodi's employee assistance program is to provide employees an opportunity to receive counseling regarding personal and family matters in order to promote personal stability and job performance.

SECTION 2: PROGRAM

Upon employment, all full-time regular employees, their spouses, and dependent children are eligible to receive counseling services. This program is a benefit which provides professional, confidential services addressing a wide variety of problems.

Each employee and eligible family members are entitled, free of charge, three (3) visits per six (6) month period, per family member. Any additional counseling might be supplemented by medical insurance.

All information pertaining to the employee assistance program is kept in the strictest confidence.