Are ‘voluntary’ corporate wellness programs a form of coercion?
At the center of a lawsuit over corporate wellness programs is a question: What does voluntary mean?
At the center of a lawsuit over corporate wellness programs is a question: What does voluntary mean?
With the release of the new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rules earlier this year and the recent clarification by the IRS regarding taxability of incentives, many are concerned and confused as they get ready to launch their 2017 wellness programs
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
The AARP's lawsuit challenges the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's final rule defining defined what constitutes a voluntary health program and providing guidance on employee incentives.
“By financially coercing employees into surrendering their personal health information, these rules will weaken medical privacy and civil rights protections," the AARP said in its statement.