Commentary: As the EEOCs proposed regulations for wellness programs remain under review for public comment until June 19, employers should not feel paralyzed in designing new wellness programs nor compelled to throw out existing ones.
The proposed guidelines are not final and subject to some revision, though the extent of any potential changes remains to be seen. In the meantime, program sponsors will best serve their organizations by applying the proposed rules practically while carrying on wellness programs for the benefit of their people. Heres what that means for you, whether you are creating a new program or scrutinizing your existing one:
