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Score on Wellness Lawsuits—Wellness Plans 3, EEOC 0?

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On September 19, 2017, in the ongoing lawsuit the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought against Orion Energy Systems Inc. (Orion) regarding its wellness program, a Wisconsin federal judge found that...more

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District Court Decision Upholds Employer’s Wellness Program But Signals Support for EEOC Positions Going Forward

In EEOC v. Orion Energy Systems, Inc., the Eastern District of Wisconsin rejected the EEOC’s claims that Orion Energy’s wellness program violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Although the court upheld the...more

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The EEOC Continues to Challenge Employer Wellness Programs Through Litigation

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is taking a hard look at employers who implement employee wellness programs that condition eligibility for benefits on participation in such programs. In the past few months,...more

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EEOC Sues Orion Energy for Disability Discrimination

Manitowoc Company Fired Employee Because He Needs a Wheelchair, Federal Agency Charges - MILWAUKEE - Manitowoc, Wis.-based Orion Energy Systems, Inc. violated federal law by firing an employee because of his...more

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