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Showing posts with label discrimination. Show all posts
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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act Charges



Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act Charges:

The following chart represents the total number of charge receipts filed and resolved under Genetic Information Non-Discrimination. The data are compiled by the Office of Research, Information and Planning from data compiled from EEOC's Integrated Mission System.

Saturday, March 06, 2010

abstract: College of Physicians & Surgeons (NY, USA): Views of Discrimination among Individuals Confronting Genetic Disease



"Discrimination can be subjective, and take various forms. Searches for only objective evidence of it may be inherently difficult. Providers need to be aware of, and prepared to address, subtle and indirect discrimination; ambiguities, confusion and potential limitations concerning current legislation; and needs for education about these laws. Policies are needed to prevent discrimination in life, long-term care, and disability insurance, not covered by GINA."