Genetic Testing in the Workplace? Meet GINA
In the 1997 sci-fi thriller Gattaca, virtually every job on earth was determined by a person’s genetic makeup. With the map of the human genome now available for download, science fiction may rapidly become science fact. But U.S. employment laws, to be phased in this month and next September, have stepped in to attempt to eliminate this kind of discrimination before it even gets started.
At least, under most circumstances
Welcome to the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008, known as GINA. Short version: no genetic information obtained by any company can be used to discriminate against any person in employment or in providing health insurance.
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