Employee Support Service (ESS)
The ESS is a confidential counselling and advice service to assist all of us in dealing with personal issues that could pose a threat to our health, well-being, relationships or employment.
The service is free – the University of Limerick bears the cost of this service.
The service is voluntary – the decision to use the service and avail of counselling rests with the individual.
The service is confidential and independent – and provided by an external company called Inspire Wellbeing.
Support with your work
If your work is being affected because of your experience, then it would be helpful to let your manager know, or a member of your department.
You can decide how much information to share with them about your experience.
However, it is important to let them know that your work is being affected so they can help with the adjustments you need to continue with your job, or to take a break from work if that would be more helpful to you
Dignity and Respect policy
UL has a cohesive and clear Dignity and Respect Policy for staff. This Policy clearly sets out behaviours which will not be tolerated, as well as the reporting procedures that are in place to deal with reports and complaints.
If at the end of an investigation the complaint is substantiated, the University Statute on Employee Disciplinary Matters and Termination of Employment will be invoked and disciplinary action may be taken.