The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of genetic information, and it provides employees with rights and remedies similar to those available under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, say Brian Jorgensen and Sarah B. Martin. In-house lawyers should find many aspects of GINA's requirements familiar, they say, but there are notable differences.
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Take Steps Now to Comply With Genetic Antidiscrimination Law
Texas Lawyer
April 5, 2010
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