On October, 30, 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a proposed rule that would amend regulations implementing Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), as they relate to employer wellness programs. Title II of GINA protects employees from employment discrimination based on their genetic information, including the health status of workers’ families.
EEOC to Clarify and Expand Wellness Program Incentives Related to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
By McDermott Will & Emery on November 13, 2015