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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ("GINA") is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination based on genetic information. Genetic information includes, but is not limited to, an individual's family medical history (including family members' current illnesses), genetic testing results, and genetic information about a fetus carried by the individual or his/her family member. In January 2011, new regulations went into effect and impact the way routine interactions with employees must be handled.
What Constitutes Genetic Information or Genetic Tests?
The following are examples of genetic information about an employee:
Medical Inquiries and Examinations
Maintain Confidentiality
Keep all genetic information confidential.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please contact employment counsel.
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The Connecticut Law Tribune interviewed top attorneys, including Day Pitney Partner and Executive Board Member Glenn Dowd, about Big Law continuing to come up with new safety protocols and procedures in how to safely deal with opening its offices.
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Day Pitney Managing Partner Thomas Goldberg was quoted in Hartford Business Journal article, "Hartford law firms see spike in COVID-19-related business."
Daniel Schwartz was quoted in Hunt Scanlon Media article, "Defending Against the Cancel Culture from the Inside Out."
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