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March 23, 2010

GINA: Protection against Discrimination Based on Genetic Information

by: Tiffanie C. Benfer, Esq.

Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 a/k/a “GINA” makes genetic information off limits to employers and health insurers. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees or applicants based on genetic information. More specifically, GINA prohibits employers from considering genetic information when making employment decisions.

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