April 23, 2026
A Michigan federal judge significantly narrowed a proposed class action that accused Meijer Inc. of charging employees an illegal health plan fee for using tobacco, ruling Thursday that the shopping center company complied with federal benefits law by giving workers a six-month window to dodge the full charge.
November 06, 2025
Supercenter chain Meijer unlawfully penalized workers with a $20-a-week health plan charge for using tobacco, a worker said in a proposed class action, claiming the company failed to properly follow regulations that allow workers to recoup the fee by participating in a wellness program.