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Wellness Program Opt-Out Fees Lead to $1.3 Million Settlement for Yale

Date:

March 11, 2022

Yale University's wellness program violated both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) by forcing employees to either pay a fine to protect their civil rights or participate in the program against their will, a lawsuit alleged.
Federal Agencies Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine Discounts in Group Health Plans

Date:

October 7, 2021

New guidance from three federal agencies confirms that group health plans, including employer-based health insurance, may offer premium discounts to participants who receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Delta Air Line Insurance Surcharge for Unvaccinated Employees Raises HR Issues

Date:

August 30, 2021

Delta Air Lines' announcement that it will charge a $200 monthly surcharge on unvaccinated employees enrolled in the Delta healthcare plan raises several HR-related issues.

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