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Labor/Employment

Nov. 26, 2009

Employee Genetic Information, Now Protected

Stephen Sonnenberg and Maria Audero of Paul Hastings say as of November 21, employers must protect employee genetic information.

By Stephen Sonnenberg and Maria Audero

The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) was enacted in May 2008. GINA prohibits discrimination in workforce and insurance decisions on the basis of genetic information. The employer provisions of GINA, found in Title II of the legislation, took effect on Nov. 21, 2009. They impose significant restrictions on the ability of employers to obtain and use genetic information.

The genesis of GINA dates back to...

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