No, you don't. Nevertheless, there may be situations where the employee would be better off signing a information release. Some examples would be, when an employee NEEDS an accommodation for a particular emotional or PHYSICAL disability. A WORKER may be FACING a disciplinary issue and wants to take advantage every available resource to maintain position or employment. By revealing the EAP involvement, the employee’s supervisor may view it as sign that the employee is sincere about improving his/her job performance.

No, you don't. Nevertheless, there may be situations where the employee would be better off signing a information release. Some examples would be, when an employee needs an accommodation for a particular emotional or physical disability. A worker may be facing a disciplinary issue and wants to take advantage every available resource to maintain position or employment. By revealing the EAP involvement, the employee’s supervisor may view it as sign that the employee is sincere about improving his/her job performance.