Recent Litigation Places Tobacco Surcharge and Wellness Plans Under Fire
Wellness programs have become a popular tool for promoting healthy behaviors among employees and for managing rising healthcare costs. A recent wave of litigation is
Wellness programs have become a popular tool for promoting healthy behaviors among employees and for managing rising healthcare costs. A recent wave of litigation is
A few months ago, I wrote about the Supreme Court case of Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. As a quick refresher, the case
A termination decision is a risk management event. The answers to the ten questions below should permit an employer to complete a rapid risk assessment
In February 2025, the State of Missouri sued Starbucks Corporation alleging that the Company committed race discrimination when it announced and followed particular steps it
Last year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which included, among other things, provisions specifically directed to
Earlier this week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the opening date for 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection. In a message to EEO-1
More employers are using biometrics for time-keeping and security review. The biometric identifiers most frequently used by employers are face scans (“facial recognition”), fingerprints, voiceprints
Employee wellness programs are a valuable tool in promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing healthcare costs. When these programs are health-contingent, however, meaning they offer rewards
On Friday, a federal appeals court pressed pause on an appeal initiated by the Biden Department of Labor in an attempt to save its new
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued a new Executive Order, entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” which labels disparate impact theory a “key