Restricting the forced early applications to the Social Security disability benefits program is a common-sense reform and could bring about real and meaningful change in the lives of occupationally disabled workers.
“It is sad, a sad day, when our government would fire some good employee and say it was based on performance when they know good and well that’s a lie," U.S. District Judge William Alsup said.
With health care costs rising and obesity-related conditions impacting workplace productivity, employers are increasingly forced to weigh their options: accept the loss of coverage and its consequences or explore new ways to support employees.