WORLD Law Direct Forums - Hiring, Firing, Wrongful Termination http://www.worldlawdirect.com/forum/ All matters concerning being hired or fired. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:26:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.worldlawdirect.com/forum/images/vbseo_skin_2.0/misc/rss.jpg WORLD Law Direct Forums - Hiring, Firing, Wrongful Termination http://www.worldlawdirect.com/forum/ New antidiscrimination law seeks to ban misuse of genetic testing http://www.worldlawdirect.com/forum/hiring-firing-wrongful-termination/31675-new-antidiscrimination-law-seeks-ban-misuse-genetic-testing.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:08:31 GMT The most important new antidiscrimination law in two decades — the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act — will take effect in the nation’s workplaces next weekend, prohibiting employers from requesting genetic testing or considering someone’s genetic background in hiring, firing or promotions.

The act also prohibits health insurers and group plans from requiring such testing or using genetic information — like a family history of heart disease — to deny coverage or set premiums or deductibles.

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