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EEOC 2016 Wellness Rules

Meaning

The EEOC 2016 Wellness Rules represent the final regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, specifically outlining the parameters for employer-sponsored wellness programs to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). These guidelines established criteria for the voluntary nature of participation, defined limits on incentives offered, and mandated stringent confidentiality protocols for medical information gathered within such programs, aiming to mitigate potential discrimination based on an individual’s health status or genetic predispositions.