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Four Things You May Not Know About …. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

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Genetic information may not be the first thing that comes to mind when employers think about workplace discrimination.  However, federal law provides protections for employees based on their genetic information and that of...more

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Lawmakers Seek Clarity On EEOC Regulations Concerning Incentives For COVID-19 Vaccinations

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Providing incentives for employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be on the minds of organizations as vaccinations pick up speed. However, concerns about privacy and the shifting positions on wellness program...more

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New Notice Requirements For Employer Wellness Programs

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Employers who sponsor employee wellness programs must plan now to comply with a new notice requirement that takes effect soon. Beginning with the first plan year on or after January 1, 2017, employers sponsoring wellness...more

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Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar

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On March 4, 2016, the Miles & Stockbridge Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration group presented its fourteenth annual Hot Topics in Employment Law seminar to an audience of over three hundred clients and members of the...more

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Does your organization’s new year’s resolution violate employee privacy?

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One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is a renewed commitment to health and fitness. Many employers also seek to update or introduce wellness programs at the beginning of the year with the goal of improving their...more

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Health Conscious? The EEOC Is Expanding Incentives for Employees’ Spouses

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Employee wellness programs are frequently a source of ulcer-causing angst for employers, but the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is making moves to treat some of the underlying issues. Late last week, the EEOC...more

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EEOC Grapples with Proposed Rule Comments on Wellness Program; Additional Guidance Expected Soon

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As we previously reported, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released Proposed Rules on April 16, 2015 to provide guidance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on permissible employer incentives...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Going To The Heart Of Workplace Health Programs And Apps

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The wearable technology market is booming and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. From watches to glasses, to chips and sensors built into clothing and accessories, wearable technology seems to have reached every...more

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Wearable Technology: Rewards and Risks

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Wearables will soon be everywhere. They’ll be on our wrists, around our waists, arms, and fingers, in our shoes, and embedded in our uniforms. Wearable technology promises great things for employers, but like all technology...more

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Employment Flash - July 2015

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The July 2015 edition of Employment Flash covers a number of developments, including: the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that job applicants need only show that a religious accommodation was a factor in denying employment to...more

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