Tag: Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act

Mandatory Federal Labor Law Poster Change for GINA

By HR Hero Oct 23, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 23, 2009

On October 23, 2009, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster, which includes information on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). The poster was updated to include information about GINA, specifically that employers are prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees on the basis of […]

EEOC Seeking Comment on Proposed GINA Regulations

By HR Hero Feb 26, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 26, 2009

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is in the process of finalizing regulations implementing the employment provisions of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, signed into law in May 2008, prohibits discrimination by health insurers and employers based on people’s genetic information. The EEOC is to issue […]