EEOC lawsuit against Honeywell's wellness program poses questions

 

A lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission arguing that Honeywell’s wellness program violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act is being closely watched, according to MedCity News.

As EEOC claims that the Honeywell is unfairly fining employees up to $4,000 if they do not participate in the program, some employers are hoping that the agency will issue guidelines to help them design programs that won’t stray into questionable territory.

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