EEOC Says 74-Year-Old Worker Forced to Retire After Medical Leave
The EEOC's district director in Chicago, says, "Our investigation revealed Mr. Rascher was fully cleared to return to work, but...
Tag: ADA
EEOC Wellness Program Rule Lawsuit Decided in Favor of AARP
The district court had previously ruled against the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction, finding AARP did not prove irreparable...
EEOC, Orion Reach Agreement on Wellness Program Challenge
Orion agreed it won't maintain any wellness program in the future that poses disability-related inquiries or seeks a medical examination...
Court Refuses to Decide Statutory Issues in EEOC Wellness Program Case
An appellate court said neither party in the case has a serious stake in its outcome anymore, so the statutory...
Court Rejects Wellness Program Sponsor’s Motion to Dismiss
The court found the program was subject to ADA scrutiny, but also that the wellness plan was lawful under the...
EEOC Provides Sample Notice for Wellness Programs
Under final wellness program rules, employees must receive a notice describing what information will be collected as part of the...
Court Sides with Plan Sponsor in Wellness Program Challenge
Flambeau, Inc.’s requirement that employees participate in a wellness program to participate in its health plan is covered by an...
Group Questions EEOC’s Authority on Wellness Program Rule
The HR Policy Association says the proposed rule will discourage wellness program innovation and increase the potential for litigation.
EEOC Issues Proposed Rule for Wellness Programs
The proposed rule focuses on limiting incentives, protecting against discrimination and protecting privacy.
EEOC Sends OMB Notice About Wellness Program Rules
The submission represents the start of the regulatory process.
Clarification Needed for Workplace Wellness Programs
Witnesses told a U.S. Senate committee more guidance is needed for workplace wellness programs.
EEOC Challenges Wellness Program Penalties
October 31, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has asked a federal court to stop an employer in...
EEOC Files Another Lawsuit over Wellness Program
October 6, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is charging another company with violating the Americans with...
EEOC Challenges Employer’s Wellness Program
September 5, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed its first lawsuit challenging an employer’s...
West Virginia Hospital Settles Age Bias Lawsuit
May 7, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A West Virginia hospital has settled an age and disability lawsuit brought about by the...
Court Moves Forward Interference of Health Benefits Suit
May 6, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A federal district court has moved forward a lawsuit claiming an employer refused to advance...
EEOC Sues Wal-Mart for Age Discrimination
March 12, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has initiated a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores of...
Bank Settles Age, Disability Discrimination Case
December 20, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Regions Financial Corporation, doing business as...
EEOC Sues Hospital for Age, Disability Discrimination
August 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against a West Virginia...
Appeals Court Rules for EEOC in Discrimination Suit
July 31, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A federal appeals court handed victory to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in an...