Yes, your visit to EAP is confidential. However, there are certain state and federal laws that provide for these exceptions:

• Abuse of a minor child
• Abuse of an elderly person
• Abuse of a disabled person
• Threats to self or others
• Threats to state property

If any of the above are disclosed, the EA Professionals have the responsibility to report this information to the appropriate authority. 

The other exception (RCW 41.04.730) is if your supervisor/HR directly refers you to EAP prior to your initial contact with EAP for work performance issues. EAP is required to let your supervisor know:

• Whether or not the referred employee made an appointment
• The date and time the employee arrived and departed  
• Whether further appointments were scheduled

Participation or non-participation in the EAP is voluntary and cannot be a used in any decision affecting an employee's job security, promotional opportunities, corrective or disciplinary action, or other employment rights.