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Tag Archives: obesity in the workplace
Everybody Agrees That We Need Better Wellness Programs? Correct?
My answer would be that “I’m not sure.” An amazing number of employers agree that absent improved wellness initiatives, a graying less healthy workforce will break the corporate bank, so to speak. Likewise, seemingly, we should all be able to … Continue reading
Posted in ADA, aging workforce, cultural changes, EEOC, employer benefit plans, employer policies, generational differences, incentive plans, wellness, workers comp
Tagged ADA, controlling workers comp costs, EEOC, eeoc objections to wellness programs, employer benefit plans, employer policies, how to incentivize wellness, obesity in the workplace, surveys of employee wellness efforts, wellness programs and the ADA
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How to Weigh Obesity In Employment Decisions
In September, one of my Memphis partners, Jeff Wientraub, wrote a good analysis of legal issues posed by obese workers in HR Professionals Magazine. While most employers state that an employees weight does not influence their employment decisions, I am … Continue reading
Posted in ADA, aging workforce, cultural changes, generational differences, wellness, whistleblower/retaliation, workers comp
Tagged accomodating injured workers, ADA, controlling workers comp costs, discrimination claims, employer policies, how to manage and assist employees with weight issues, is obesity a disability under the ADA?, is obesity protected?, obesity in the workplace, Return to Duty
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Employers Should Take the EEOC More Seriously In 2013
Some executives and managers consider EEOC charges to be a cost of doing business. Based on past experience, they do not treat Discrimination Charges with the same concern as other legal matters. The EEOC’s current focus on Systemic Discrimination and the … Continue reading
Posted in aging workforce, cultural changes, EEOC, employer policies, food processing, generational differences, government contracting, government inspections, harassment, hospitality, manufacturing, plastics, recruiting, retail
Tagged 2013, 2013 eeoc strategic plan, accomodating injured workers, ADA, controlling workers comp costs, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, discrimination claims, disparate impact, eeoc challenge of sick leave policies, eeoc systemic discrimination investigations, employee attitudes, employer policies, fast food restaurants, generational differences, managing younger workers, obesity in the workplace, retail workers, Return to Duty
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Better Get Serious About Wellness – Obesity Contributes to Workers Comp Claims and Absenteeism
If I figure out effective ways to get tired warehouse and construction craft employees to exercise before or after work, I deserve a Nobel Prize. It’s tough to focus on good eating and diet when you work 8 or 10 … Continue reading
Posted in aging workforce, OSHA, wellness, workers comp
Tagged controlling workers comp costs, obesity in the workplace
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