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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Pre-Employment Health Screenings Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Employers, don't get tripped up in this "GINA" trap

Asking about family history is usually illegal. Oh. My. Gosh. United Airlines required post-offer medical examinations for its new hires. Nothing wrong with that -- it's specifically allowed under the Americans with...more

Dentons

HR Quick Takes: Pre-Employment Physical

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Q: What can I ask about in a pre-employment physical?  A: The ADA requires that any substantive health inquiry happen post contingent offer. You are limited to items that are relevant to job performance....more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Seventh Circuit Rules the ADA Does Not Protect Future Disabilities

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On October 29, 2019, the Seventh Circuit held that Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (“BNSF”) did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) by refusing to hire a job applicant due to his obesity. The...more

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Employee Health Information: Separate and Secure

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There are several reasons an employer might have employee health information, ranging from the results of a pre-employment physical to the contents of a request for FMLA leave to what’s written in a health provider’s note...more

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EEOC Issues Proposed Rule on Wellness Programs and the ADA

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its long-awaited proposed rule providing guidance on the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to employer-sponsored wellness programs....more

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Seed and Fertilizer Providers to Pay $187,500 for Genetic Information and Disability Discrimination

Class of Job Applicants Was Subjected to Illegal Medical Exams and Family Medical History Inquiries, EEOC Charged - SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Three Southern California seed and fertilizer providers - All Star Seed, Inc., La...more

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