On May 16, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued final rules on employer-sponsored wellness programs. The final rules clarify the EEOC’s position on wellness plan compliance with the Americans...more
5/17/2016
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
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Medical Examinations ,
Notice Requirements ,
Tobacco-Cessation ,
Wellness Programs
In the wake of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) decision in Whole Foods Market, Inc., 363 NLRB No. 87 (Dec. 24, 2015), hospitals and healthcare providers will need to revisit their employee recording policies. This...more
3/14/2016
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Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Hospitals ,
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NLRB ,
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Protected Concerted Activity ,
Video Recordings ,
Whole Foods ,
Workplace Communication
For some time, employers have faced uncertainty about the status of their wellness programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and...more