EEOC Issues Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Final Regulations
The Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act Prohibits Using Genetic Information to Make Employment Decisions
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published its final rule implementing the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
Under GINA, it is illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of genetic information. The GINA prohibits the use of genetic information in making employment decisions, restricts employers and other entities covered by Title II (employment agencies, labor organizations and joint labor-management training and apprenticeship programs - referred to as "covered entities") from requesting, requiring or purchasing genetic information, and strictly limits the disclosure of genetic information.
The EEOC enforces Title II of GINA (dealing with genetic discrimination in employment). The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury have responsibility for issuing regulations for Title I of GINA, which addresses the use of genetic information in health insurance.
Click on the following link to read the Final GINA Rule - Regulations Under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
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