Genetic Information Discrimination

A Fairfield, Connecticut woman filed a charge of discrimination last month with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) against her former employer under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”). Under that law, which went into effect in November, 2009, employers may not use an individual’s genetic background in hiring, firing or deciding promotions. Ms. Pamela […]

Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, otherwise known by its acronym “GINA”, prohibits genetic information discrimination in employment. Under this new law, which went into effect on November 21, 2009, it is unlawful to discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of genetic information. That is, an employer or