Recently, the EEOC issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to amend Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) regarding employee wellness programs that are part of group health plans. (Title II of GINA generally protects job applicants, employees and others from employment discrimination based on their genetic information. It also restricts employers from obtaining and using genetic information in making decisions about employment, including information about an employee’s spouse.)  An exception to the limitations on an employer’s use of genetic information applies when an employee voluntarily accepts health services offered by an employer, including services as part of a wellness program. Continue reading “EEOC Issues Another NPR Regarding Employee Wellness Programs” →