Employer toolkit — gambling support at work (Ireland)

Gambling harm affects roughly 1 in 30 adults in Ireland and many more family members. It typically presents in the workplace as absenteeism, financial stress, requests for advances, or sudden performance changes. A supportive, confidential response keeps people in work and reduces long-term cost.

• Choose a private setting. Lead with care, not discipline.
• Describe specific changes you have observed — not assumptions.
• Offer practical support: EAP referral, a link to GamblingHelp.ie, time to make a call.
• Maintain confidentiality. Document only what is necessary for HR.

"Worried about gambling — your own, or someone you love? Take a private 3-minute check at GamblingHelp.ie. Free, anonymous, Ireland-focused."

1. Purpose: Support employees affected by gambling harm.
2. Scope: All employees, contractors and family members covered by EAP.
3. Confidentiality: Disclosures handled in confidence, in line with data protection.
4. Non-disciplinary first response: The default response is support, not sanction, unless conduct otherwise requires action.
5. Signposting: Gambling Care 1800 936 725, Extern Problem Gambling, MABS, GamblingHelp.ie.
6. Review: Annually.

Direct link: GamblingHelp.ie/take-the-check