The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a proposed rule April 20 related to employer wellness programs, which is open for public comments until June 19. The proposed rule amends regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide guidance on the extent to which employers may use incentives to encourage employees to participate in wellness programs that include disability-related inquiries and/or medical examinations. 

ABC’s general counsel has provided an overview of the proposed rule, which can be viewed here.

Additional EEOC resources on the proposed rule may are available below.

• Fact Sheet for Small Business
• Question and Answer document 

More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov.