darkstar28601
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? North Carolina
My company has sent out a notice saying that they are going to start offering health insurance rebates to those employees who exercise often. They also state they will be giving out bonuses to those employees which do not smoke.
My question is whether or not this is discrimination. Aren't the decsions to exercise or smoke considered lifestyle choices? I thought employers could only discriminate on details that relate directly to the job/position of the employee.
Also, I am disabled, and I may not be able to perform the required exercise regimen to qualify for the rebates. Do I have any legal recourse if I do not qualify due to my disability?
Thank you for your time.
My company has sent out a notice saying that they are going to start offering health insurance rebates to those employees who exercise often. They also state they will be giving out bonuses to those employees which do not smoke.
My question is whether or not this is discrimination. Aren't the decsions to exercise or smoke considered lifestyle choices? I thought employers could only discriminate on details that relate directly to the job/position of the employee.
Also, I am disabled, and I may not be able to perform the required exercise regimen to qualify for the rebates. Do I have any legal recourse if I do not qualify due to my disability?
Thank you for your time.