Employers- as you might have heard, the EEOC has raised concerns about Wellness Programs posing a potential problem under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you have a company-sponsored Wellness Program, you probably should consider using the just-released EEOC approved sample notice. It can be found at https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/regulations/ada-wellness-notice.cfm
And if you have questions about Wellness Programs, you should review the FAQ’s at:
https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/regulations/qanda-ada-wellness-notice.cfm
Or talk to your employment lawyer!
Contact info: Meredith S. Campbell Chair, Employment and Labor Group, Shulman Rogers mcampbell@shulmanrogers.com | T 301.255.0550 | F 301.230.2891