Late 2024 was a busy time for tobacco surcharge lawsuits. Plaintiffs filed 10 class action lawsuits against employers that imposed a tobacco surcharge through their workplace wellness program.
Notable similarities across the lawsuits include: all were filed as class actions, all were filed in federal courts, and all were filed in late 2024.
If you use a tobacco surcharge at your organization, now may be a good time to review your program to make sure that it complies with federal law.
Join this webinar to understand the common allegations of these lawsuits and best practices with tobacco surcharges for employers.
You will learn:
- 3 important lessons about tobacco surcharges from these lawsuits
- Recommended language and cadence when promoting a tobacco cessation program (also known as a reasonable alternative standard)
- Ways to better monitor cessation program enrollment and completion
