"The first direct federal challenge to an employee wellness program's legality under the Americans with Disabilities Act was filed Aug. 20 by the [EEOC]. The employer's program did not qualify as 'voluntary' under the ADA because the one employee who refused to participate was forced to bear the entire cost of her health coverage and was ultimately terminated ... The EEOC is seeking injunctions, back pay and compensatory and punitive damages against the company." [EEOC v. Orion Energy Systems, No. 1:14-cv-1019 (E.D. Wis. filed Aug. 20, 2014)]  MORE >>