Wellness Programs
Updated to include information on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, regarding retirement benefits and FSA relief.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a pair of proposed rules that would amend the incentives employers may offer to encourage participation in wellness programs that require disclosure of medical or genetic information without violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).
Updated to include information on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, affecting unemployment benefits.
Updated to reflect the minimum value percentage and pay or play penalties for 2021; under review in relation to legal developments regarding the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
In this survey report, XpertHR explores employer response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including emergency preparedness planning, safety precautions to protect workers from the virus, remote work, adjustments to the workforce, and employee wellness.
Updated to reflect an HHS bulletin that addresses HIPAA privacy and the coronavirus.
The modern incarnation of wellness programs began in the 1980s when companies decided that it made economic sense to encourage employees to live healthier lives. But what began as a focus on physical health has shifted to a more holistic view of wellness, including fitness, mental health, work/life balance and financial security.
The DOL intends to clarify that the cost of providing wellness programs, onsite specialist treatment, exercise opportunities, employee discounts on retail goods and services, and certain tuition benefits may be excluded from an employee's regular rate of pay.
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HR guidance on workplace wellness programs and the impact to health care costs.
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