Help Fight Genetic Discrimination
Help fight genetic discrimination. An employee used the Family Medical Leave Act to care for parent. After submitting her mom's confidential genetic medical information. The employer used her mom's confidential medical record to deny the employee of fringe benefits. The employee was later discharged and no longer has medical insurance.
Confidentiality of Genetic Information
It is also unlawful for a covered entity to disclose genetic information about applicants, employees or members. Covered entities must keep genetic information confidential and in a separate medical file. (Genetic information may be kept in the same file as other medical information in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.) There are limited exceptions to this non-disclosure rule, such as exceptions that provide for the disclosure of relevant genetic information to government officials investigating compliance with Title II of GINA and for disclosures made pursuant to a court order.
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