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EEOC-approved wellness: It’s easier than you think

Three ways to compliant and successful employee wellness plans.

By Danna Korn | Updated on March 07, 2016
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Employees are accustomed to discussing personal health information with doctors and insurance companies, but many draw the line when it comes to sharing that information with their employer.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is cracking down on employers who encourage, require, or incentivize their employees to provide private health information as a requirement for participation in the employer-sponsored wellness program. The EEOC’s mission is to keep employers from having access to information that may lead to bias when it comes to hiring decisions (e.g., hiring, firing, promotions, or salary discussions).

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