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Gym Membership is Taxable Income
Having researched the issue, it looks like reimbursing employees' gym membership, in whole or in part, is taxable income because most gifts and cash awards provided to an employee by an employer constitutes taxable income. See IRS Guidance: http://www.irs.gov/govt/fslg/article/0,,id=184791,00.htmlSee More
EANJ's Annual Meeting at Dolce Basking Ridge
May 16, 2012 from 9am to 12pm
The Supreme Court of the United States is expected to issue its decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act in June, 2012, at or about the time most employers are deciding on the renewal of their health care plans.EANJ’s 96th Annual Meeting will provide a comprehensive overview so that employers can plan, protect and purchase health care intelligently.See More
EEOC Opinion Letter Concerning Health Risk Assessments
In an informal opinion letter, dated August 7, 2008 and clarified on March 6, 2009, the EEOC has stated that employees cannot be required to participate in a health risk assessment as a condition of receiving health care coverage. The EEOC states that such a practice would violate the ADA because it considers the health risk assessment a medical inquiry that cannot be justified as a business necessity.The letter does point out, however, that an employee can voluntarily participate in the risk…See More
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Amy Vazquez posted a status"Good article on Employee Wellness Programs from USA Today - http://ning.it/Hf6UEy"
Amy Vazquez posted a status"EANJ latest position paper "Nondiscrimination in Health Care Plans Based on Smoking" is now available - http://ning.it/HaFykT"
"I will be away from March 12-16 on a hiking trip. On return I am looking into the issue of modifying health premiums for smokers."
"Please bring the completed Worksite Wellness Indices to the March 9th meeting. Thank you."
Lisa A. Van Leuvan is attending Amy Vazquez's eventWellness Group Meeting - Follow Up at EANJ Training Room, Livingston
March 9, 2012 from 10am to 12pm
We would like to convene a follow-up meeting of the Wellness Group on March 9th from 10am-12pm in Livingston. Please bring your completed Workplace Wellness Index. While there is no charge for this meeting, please RSVP or email amy@eanj.org.See More
Amy Vazquez posted an eventWellness Group Meeting - Follow Up at EANJ Training Room, Livingston
March 9, 2012 from 10am to 12pm
We would like to convene a follow-up meeting of the Wellness Group on March 9th from 10am-12pm in Livingston. Please bring your completed Workplace Wellness Index. While there is no charge for this meeting, please RSVP or email amy@eanj.org.See More
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Gym Membership is Taxable Income
Started by John Sarno on Friday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Having researched the issue, it looks like reimbursing employees' gym membership, in whole or in part, is taxable income because most gifts and cash awards provided to an employee by an employer…Continue
EEOC Opinion Letter Concerning Health Risk Assessments
Started by John Sarno Apr 26. 0 Replies 0 Likes
In an informal opinion letter, dated August 7, 2008 and clarified on March 6, 2009, the EEOC has stated that employees cannot be required to participate in a health risk assessment as a condition of…Continue
Informed Consent/Disclaimer for Voluntary Walking Program
Started by Diane Gucene. Last reply by John Sarno Apr 26. 1 Reply 0 Likes
We are starting a voluntary walking program and would like to have a consent form for participants to sign. Please see attached draft and let me know if you have any suggestions.Thank you!Continue
EANJ Joins ShapingNJ
Started by John Sarno Feb 3. 0 Replies 0 Likes
EANJ has become a partner with ShapingNJ, which is a public-private partnership of more than 170 organizations in the state. We will be involved in helping to develop strategies to educate employers…Continue
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Can employers discriminate against smokers?
Posted by John Sarno on January 6, 2012 at 1:41pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Not in New Jersey under state law, but as bans on smoking sweep the U.S., an increasing number of employers — primarily hospitals — are also imposing bans on smokers. They won't hire applicants whose urine tests positive for nicotine use, whether cigarettes, smokeless tobacco or even patches.…
ContinueHealth Care Reform Gives Employers More Tools
Posted by John Sarno on December 28, 2011 at 4:03pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
In 2014, the Affordable Care Act increases a reward or penalty to 30 percent of the costs of coverage for employees who meet the standards of a Wellness Program, such as quitting smoking or lowering cholesterol.
The reward should be based on total cost of the relevant coverage, not just what employees pay for their share of coverage. The reward can come in the form of discounts or rebates of premiums, waivers of all or part of a cost-sharing mechanism under the plan (such as…
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