Coordination with HR and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

This lesson details how HR and EAP cooperate with responders to provide timely, private, and survivor-centered support, including referrals and follow-up.
Coordination with HR and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
This lesson details how HR and EAP cooperate with responders to provide timely, private, and survivor-centered support, including referrals and follow-up.

Overview

Effective post-incident coordination requires clear roles for HR, line managers, and EAP. This lesson outlines how to engage these partners while protecting privacy and ensuring survivor-centered support.

It also explains the sequence of actions and the documentation needed to support investigation and recovery without creating additional risk.

Engagement Protocols

  • Identify the appropriate HR liaison and EAP contact with survivor consent.
  • Establish a trusted point of contact for the survivor and ensure privacy safeguards.
  • Communicate timelines and next steps in a respectful, non-pressuring manner.

Documentation and Referrals

Record referrals to counseling, accommodations, and any required leave, while preserving confidentiality and providing support.