We posted recently about GINA’s prohibiting an employer from “actively” listening to conversations between colleagues in which they discuss their genetic information, including family medical history, and how it will limit an employer’s internet searches of applicants and employees. Add casual conversations, sometimes referred to as "water cooler" conversation, to the list of workplace activities curtailed by GINA.
November 2010
MEET GINA: “ACTIVE” LISTENING BY EMPLOYERS BANNED
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Title II of GINA prohibits the use of genetic information in employment, restricts employers from requesting, requiring or purchasing genetic information, and limits employers from disclosing genetic information. We posted recently that, according to the EEOC’s newly-issued regulations, an employer who engages in certain internet searches has illegally requested genetic information.
An employer…
MEET GINA : THE FIRST STATUTE TO BAN EMPLOYER INTERNET SEARCHES?
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‘GINA’ ‘illegal requesting’ ‘genetic information’ ‘likely result in obtaining genetic information’…
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MEET GINA: INTERESTED? YOU SHOULD BE.
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‘GINA’ ‘medical examination’ ‘health risk assessment’ ‘medical certification’ ‘internet research’…
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