Wisconsin Court Rejects Employer’s Argument That Wellness Programs Are Insulated from Disability Law

Wisconsin Court Rejects Employer’s Argument That Wellness Programs Are Insulated from Disability Law

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A federal court has ruled in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in a disability discrimination case involving wellness programs filed against Orion Energy Systems, the federal agency announced today. The court rejected the employer’s argument that the insurance safe harbor provision in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) immunizes wellness plans from ADA scrutiny.

Employment Discrimination

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September 22, 2016 at 05:42AM

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