Pharmacy
Question: Can we ask employees if they are taking any medications that may impair their abilities to do their job?
HR Snapshot by Choice Builder| Laura, MA, SHRM-C Question: Can we ask employees if they are taking any medications that may impair their abilities to do their job? Answer: Generally, no. The Americans with Disabilities Act restricts employers from asking medical questions of employees and protects the privacy of medical information. Asking about prescription medications would fall into the category of a
Kaiser Permanente Strike Update
Dear [Kaiser members], We’ll keep bargaining until we reach an agreement Kaiser Permanente and leaders and members of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions continue bargaining today and have been making progress. We are working hard to reach a fair and equitable agreement that strengthens Kaiser Permanente as a best place to work and ensures that the high-quality care our
Employees want weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Can employers afford them?
By: Stephanie Schomer | June 21, 2023 A wave of interest in trending weight loss drugs, fueled by headline-dominating celebrity slim-downs, is causing some employers to see their healthcare costs skyrocket. Now, leaders are turning to benefit providers, advisers and innovators to help them quell costs and offer alternative solutions to treat obesity and manage weight. The medications in question, including Ozempic,