Mandated Training
All staff need to know certain information about their rights and responsibilities. Some of this information is for their own protection, other to ensure the rights and safety of children. Because this information is so important, you are required to review it annually.
The Procedures, Rights, and Responsibilities Regarding Discrimination and Harassment required reading is an online document that you read and electronically sign off indicating you have read the document. Click here:
Mandated Staff Training 2024-25
Employee Assistance Program
Needham Public Schools is pleased to offer ESI’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)—a 100% free and confidential benefit designed to support your personal growth and well-being, both at work and at home.
Whether you need confidential counseling for stress or mental health, financial or legal coaching, or help finding elder care, your EAP is available whenever you need it. You also get access to thousands of professional development courses and everyday savings perks.
Quick Links:
How to Connect:
Call 1-800-252-4555 anytime to speak with a counselor, or log on to
www.theEAP.com/TotalCare-EAP
to explore tools and resources.
Note on Confidentiality: Your privacy is completely protected. Nothing you discuss with ESI is ever shared with your employer.
Pregnant Workers Fairness
As of April 1, 2018, Massachusetts has amended current state law against discrimination in employment. M.G.L. c. 151B, §4, forbids discrimination against employees due to pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy. In addition, the law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to an employee who is pregnant or who has a condition related to pregnancy. This includes but is not limited to, lactation or the need to express breast milk for a nursing child.
Click here: NPS Pregnant Workers Reference page
Access the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act for additional information.