"Given the current legal landscape, tobacco cessation wellness programs carry both regulatory and fiduciary compliance obstacles. To avoid the risk of lawsuits and penalties, employers should ... [1] Review and update wellness program design ... [2] Engage and undergo annual fiduciary best practices compliance training ... [3] Offer a reasonable alternative standard ... [4] Provide retroactive reimbursement ... [5] Encourage robust notice and disclosure ... [6] Maintain consistent and prudent administration."  MORE >>