The EEOC, DOL and OFCCP Announce Deadlines for Final Rules

I – The EEOC says that it will issue its final “wellness” rules by February, 2016

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) indicated in its November regulatory agenda that it plans to finalize two rules governing employer wellness programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) by February 2016.

As you may recall, one of these proposed rules will amend the EEOC’s ADA regulations to address the interaction between Title I of the ADA and the financial inducements that are commonly contained in wellness programs offered through employer health plans. This will have the effect of limiting how much of a financial benefit employers can offer to their employees to join such wellness programs. Continue reading “The EEOC, DOL and OFCCP Announce Deadlines for Final Rules” →

FLSA Violations Can Land You in Jail

Everyone knows that the FLSA requires that employees be paid overtime when they work over 40 hours in a work week and that the Act provides for penalties and attorney’s fees when an employer fails to do so. However, many employers are not aware that they can also do jail time for violating the FLSA. Continue reading “FLSA Violations Can Land You in Jail” →

Healthcare Providers Beware, OSHA Is Targeting Your Workplace Violence Programs, And it Is Going to Cost You…

If you have been reading the tea leaves lately, you have noticed that the federal government has recently taken steps designed to reduce the number of injuries suffered by workers in healthcare industries due to assaults. While the goal is laudable, the process may well end up costing you dearly. Continue reading “Healthcare Providers Beware, OSHA Is Targeting Your Workplace Violence Programs, And it Is Going to Cost You…” →