Genetic Discrimination

New and Updated

• Date:

  March 28, 2023

  Type:

  News

  Penalty for EEO Poster Violations Swells to $659

  The $659 penalty is assessed for each offense, so employers with multiple worksites and/or locations where notices to applicants and employees are customarily posted may face additional penalties.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Disabilities (ADA): Connecticut

  Updated to reflect domestic violence victim protections effective October 1, 2022.

• Date:

  July 12, 2022

  Type:

  News

  Florida Medical Practice Settles EEOC COVID-Related Genetic Discrimination Case

  A medical practice will compensate affected employees and provide other relief to resolve a COVID-19-related genetic information case filed by the EEOC.

• Date:

  March 11, 2022

  Type:

  News

  Wellness Program Opt-Out Fees Lead to $1.3 Million Settlement for Yale

  Yale University's wellness program violated both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) by forcing employees to either pay a fine to protect their civil rights or participate in the program against their will, a lawsuit alleged.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Health: Iowa

  Updated to reflect COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemptions and unemployment protections, effective October 29, 2021.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Disabilities (ADA): Nebraska

  Updated to reflect amendments to law regarding service animals, effective August 28, 2021.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Disabilities (ADA): Virginia

  Updated to reflect amendments to the Virginia Human Rights Act regarding disability discrimination protections; and amendments relating to the medical use of cannabis oil, effective July 1, 2021.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Disabilities (ADA): Nevada

  In-depth review of the spectrum of Nevada employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to disabilities (ADA).

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Disabilities (ADA): Rhode Island

  Updated to reflect amendments regarding service animals, effective July 8, 2019.

• Type:

  Editor's Choice

  Employee Wellness

  Enhanced to improve the organization and provide additional expository information.