New law bans genetic discrimination
Friday, November 20, 2009 - 22:42
in Mathematics & Economics
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, the most sweeping anti-discrimination law in nearly 20 years, prohibits employers from hiring or firing based on a person's genetic makeup. The most sweeping federal anti-discrimination law in nearly 20 years takes effect Saturday, prohibiting employers from hiring, firing or determining promotions based on genetic makeup.