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Old 11-16-2009, 06:31 PM
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Law Seeks to Ban Misuse of Genetic Testing
By STEVEN GREENHOUSE
Published: November 15, 2009

The most important new antidiscrimination law in two decades — the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act — will take effect in the nation’s workplaces next weekend, prohibiting employers from requesting genetic testing or considering someone’s genetic background in hiring, firing or promotions.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/16/bu...s.html?_r=2&em

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