EEOC v. Flambeau, Inc.

  1. January 25, 2017

    7th Circ. Nixes EEOC Suit Over Flambeau Wellness Policy

    The Seventh Circuit on Tuesday rejected the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's challenge to Wisconsin plastics manufacturer Flambeau Inc.'s wellness program, but declined to rule on a larger statutory debate surrounding such programs, saying none of the parties in the case has any remaining stake in the outcome. 

  2. June 03, 2016

    Biz Groups Defend Wellness Tests, Blast EEOC In 7th Circ.

    Business lobbying groups threw their support behind a Wisconsin plastics manufacturer in the Seventh Circuit on Thursday, arguing that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is wrong to take action against the company for requiring medical tests in an insurance-based wellness program.

  3. May 27, 2016

    Wellness Program Doesn't Violate ADA, 7th Circ. Told

    A Wisconsin plastics maker told the Seventh Circuit on Thursday that its policy of making employees take medical tests before enrolling in the company's health insurance plan does not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, asking the court to uphold its win against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

  4. April 27, 2016

    EEOC Urges 7th Circ. To Revive Wellness Program ADA Suit

    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commision urged the Seventh Circuit on Tuesday to reverse a district court decision that found plastic maker Flambeau's policy of making employees take medical tests before enrolling in the company's health insurance plan does not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, saying the lower court erred.