Labor and Employment Update for Employers Emerging Trends in Employee Benefits and ERISA Litigation With Employment Implications

Employment discrimination claims under Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act are pervasive in employee benefits litigation. Plan sponsors are increasingly being sued for employment discrimination arising out of their employee benefit plans relating to obesity, age, mental health conditions, tobacco use, and substance addictions.

Join us for an insightful panel discussion to explore recent case law, regulatory developments, and litigation trends offering practical guidance for employers and plan fiduciaries. This session will also examine how wellness programs and health plan exclusions may unintentionally trigger claims and what organizations can do to mitigate risk.

1.0 hour CLE credit and 1.0 hour HRCI credit pending. This program is valid for 1.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®