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Employee Wellness Litigation

Meaning

Employee Wellness Litigation refers to the body of legal actions and disputes challenging the structure, implementation, or privacy practices of employer-sponsored health and wellness programs. These lawsuits frequently revolve around alleged violations of federal statutes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), particularly concerning the “voluntary” nature of health assessments and the collection of sensitive clinical data. In the context of hormonal health, litigation often scrutinizes the collection and use of physiological biomarkers, such as lipid panels, glucose metrics, or hormone assay results, used to qualify for program incentives. The legal landscape seeks to protect employees from undue coercion or discrimination based on their health status.