More than 145 federal, state and local employment law requirements take effect on or around January 1, 2026, covering topics such as minimum wage, paid and unpaid leave, benefits, discrimination, payroll and more. Now is the time to review these developments and ensure your organization is ready to comply.
Employee wellness programs are typically used to prevent illness by motivating employees to adopt and maintain healthful behaviors. An employer creating or managing an employee wellness program has many legal and internal considerations to take into account, such as what the program will include and how laws such as the ADA and ACA will affect the program.
This Legal Insight examines the intersection of rights that has been referred to in publications and presentations as "The Bermuda Triangle," and includes a discussion of the FMLA, the ADA, pregnancy accommodation and workers' compensation laws.
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