On November 21, 2009, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination
Act (GINA) of
2008 which was signed into law on May 21, 2008, will go into effect.
This Act
is intended to prevent employers from discriminating against
individuals
based on genetic tests and information.
Please contact Fern
Powers PHR, , 215-563-5520,
to help add this to your employee handbook for policies
and procedures and to ensure all your policies are current
and up-to- date. A complementary 15-minute consultation
will be given.For more information,
