Genetic Discrimination
A new study shows that genetic discrimination in the workplace is rising. As a result, employees are reluctant to take important genetic tests that might reveal future medical conditions. Currently, HIPPA prohibits insurance companies from genetic discrimination, however no privacy law prohibits private employers from discriminating based on genetics.Pink Slip in Your Genes, Evidence builds that employers hire and fire based on genetic tests; meanwhile protective legislation languishes, Scientific American Magazine, January 2001.
