With so much attention recently surrounding Health Care and the cost of providing coverage to employees, it is not unreasonable that companies are looking for ways to minimize premiums. In that regard, some employers are looking to limit or curtail coverage for employees who engage in unhealthy behaviors. Today, more and more companies are offering employment only to those candidates who do not smoke. The requirement is that not only do you not smoke on company property, but that you do not smoke at all. Applicants who are offered a job and join a company workforce are fired if they are found to have violated this requirement.
With this in mind, where should it stop? If someone has a diet high in calories or unhealthy fats, should a company have restrictions? How about employees who overuse alcohol? Or how about employees who do not have a regular fitness program?
Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
—Gina
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