New genetic information rules leave unanswered questions 
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: November 24, 2010
Tags: EEOC, Employment Law, genetic discrimination, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
WASHINGTON – For two years, employers have been waiting for federal regulators to clarify just what the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act means for them. Now that wait is over.
But while newly issued GINA regulations provide some long anticipated guidance, questions remain.
Genetic nondiscrimination statute challenges employers
By:
Sylvia Hsieh
Published: July 12, 2010
Tags: genetic discrimination, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, GINA, social media
Employers may want to get to know a new statute named GINA, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
The law went into effect in November and protects employees from discrimination based on genetic information, but an employer also violates GINA by mere “acquisition” of genetic information, including an employee’s family medical history. That means that any employer that monitors employees’ social media sites may be opening itself up to liability.
Employment provisions of genetic bias law take effect
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: November 20, 2009
Tags: EEOC, employment discrimination, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
WASHINGTON – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is set to enforce Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act beginning Saturday, Nov. 21.
Interim final genetic non-discrimination rules issued
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: October 13, 2009
Tags: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, HIPAA
WASHINGTON – The Department of Health and Human Services has issued new interim rules governing how employers, insurers and health care professionals must protect genetic privacy and prevent discrimination based on genetic information.
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