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What is GINA? The federal discrimination law you need to know.

Business Management Daily

GINA, or the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, outlaws genetic discrimination. If co-workers, for example, find out that a worker or his family member’s genetic disorder, any harassment violates GINA. An Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) request may reveal a genetically-linked disability. GINA definition.

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EEOC wrongful termination claims and how employers can avoid them

Business Management Daily

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigation. Conversely, employees are free to leave their positions for any time and for any reason in at-will states. The Whistleblower Protection Act protects federal employees, and OSHA protects private-sector workers from being fired for acting as a whistleblower.