A legal debate is escalating over companies' access to employees' genetic data. At issue is whether privacy laws are strong enough, and whether there are adequate regulations governing what companies can and cannot know. Employment lawyers say concern about discrimination based on genetic information is at an all-time high, partly due to an explosion in genetic testing: Some 1,100 tests are now available, double that of just five years ago. So far, guidance from the courts has been scant.
November 03, 2005 at 12:00 AM
1 minute read
The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
The rise of genetic testing has touched off a tense legal debate over when and if employers and insurance companies should be allowed access to employees’ genetic data.
At issue is whether current privacy laws related to genetics are strong enough to prevent discrimination, and if there are enough regulations governing what companies can and cannot know.
Presented by BigVoodoo
The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Consulting Magazine recognizes leaders in technology across three categories Leadership, Client Service and Innovation.
Celebrate outstanding achievement in law firms, chambers, in-house legal departments and alternative business structures.
Health Law Associate CT Shipman is seeking an associate to join our national longstanding health law practice. Candidates must have t...
Shipman & Goodwin LLP is seeking two associates to expand our national commercial real estate lending practice. Candidates should have ...
Duane Morris LLP has an immediate opening for a senior level, highly motivated litigation associate to join its dynamic and growing Employme...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS
