Understanding the new disability and genetic discrimination laws, 2008.
Contributors: CCH Incorporated.; Wolters Kluwer Law & Business (Firm)
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business; CCH
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Austin [Tex.]; Chicago, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780808019732
Subjects: Genetic screening -- Law and legislation -- United States; Discrimination in employment -- Law and legislation -- United States; People with disabilities -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States
Description: The year 2008 witnessed two significant developments in federal employment law: the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimation Act (GINA). These two laws expand protections for employees, resulting in new obligations and requirements for employers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: ADA Amendments Act of 2008; title: Quick guide: ADA Amendments Act of 2008; title: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; title: Relationship between the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act; title: State laws; title: Excerpts from the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; title: Excerpts from the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; title: Excerpts from the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008; title: Executive Order 13145; title: EEOC policy guidance on Executive Order 13145: to prohibit discrimination in federal employment based on genetic information.