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Court Allows Two GIPA Cases To Proceed Based on Pre-Employment Physical Exams

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While many have heard of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act, or “BIPA,” Illinois has a similar, although less infamous, statute covering genetic information – the Genetic Information Privacy Act or “GIPA.” While GIPA...more

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Job Applicants Sue Ford Motor Company Under Rarely-Cited Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act

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Seyfarth Synopsis: A group of job applicants recently filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company asserting violations of the rarely-cited Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (“GIPA”). In the complaint, the plaintiffs...more

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Bedford Weaving Sued for Genetic Information and Disability Discrimination

Company Asked Illegal Questions on Its Application and Failed to Hire an Employee Because of Her Disability, EEOC Charged - RICHMOND, Va. - Bedford Weaving, Inc., a broad loom fabric weaving manufacturer, violated...more

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Proposed Regulations Under Federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Suggest Employer Action Now

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The EEOC has issued proposed regulations interpreting the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) that is scheduled to be effective November 21, 2009, for employers with 15 or more employees. The proposed...more

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