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  1. October 28, 2024

    Surge In Nicotine Fee Suits Shows Wellness Program Risks

    A recent crop of suits accusing large employers of violating nondiscrimination provisions in federal benefits law by making workers who use nicotine pay more for health insurance underscore the risk of using fees to offset healthcare costs, attorneys say. Here are five nicotine surcharge suits to keep an eye on.

  2. September 30, 2024

    Macy's Can't Dodge DOL's Tobacco Surcharge Program Suit

    An Ohio federal judge has denied Macy's Inc.'s bid to dismiss a health plan discrimination claim brought against it by the U.S. Department of Labor but gave the retailer a chance to try again, ruling that the parties' dispute has surely been affected by the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to ax Chevron deference.

  3. May 16, 2023

    Employers Weigh Wellness Plans' Savings Against Legal Risk

    Overlapping federal and state laws leave corporate wellness programs exposed to legal challenges, but many employers are still interested because of the potential savings they offer on health care costs. Here, Law360 takes a look at some of the key issues companies are grappling with as they decide whether enticing workers to get healthy is worth it.