Can a workplace offer low cost medical clinic at the main facility but not offer the same at its facility in another state?
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Can a workplace offer low cost medical clinic at the main facility but not offer the same at its facility in another state?
In 1 location, they pay $25 and get free blood work and X-rays. Here in the other location, we only have the option to go to the local medical clinic, pay the $25 co-pay and get charged for the tests. The company is self-insured.
Asked on February 14, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The law allows employers to show employees preferential treatment, not all employees must be treated the same or even fairly. In other words, to treat some better than others is legal so long as that preferential treatment is not due to discrimination based on nationality, race, religion, gender, age (over 40) or disability. This is under federal law; you can check your state's laws for additional protected categories.
Therefore, unless there is an employment contract, union agreement or company policy to the contrary, your employer may provide certain locations with more favorable benefits than other locations. The fact is that in an "at will" work arrangement, a company can set the terms and conditions of employment much as it sees fit.
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