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Tweet[IWS] EEOC seeks comment GENETIC INFORMATION NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT Rulemaking Implementation [25 February 2009]
IWS Documented News Service
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Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
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EEOC
Related Materials
* Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Implement Title II of Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008
(To be published in the Federal Register this week - will be linked when published)
* Questions and Answers - Background Information for EEOC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking On Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/qanda_geneticinfo.html
PRESS RELEASE
2-25-09
EEOC SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING GENETIC INFORMATION NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT
Commission Embarks on Historic New Area of Jurisdiction
http://www.eeoc.gov/press/2-25-09.html
WASHINGTON Embarking on an historic new area of jurisdiction, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today presented a Notice of Proposed Rule Making implementing employment provisions of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), and urged public comment.
"The addition of genetic information discrimination to the EEOC's mandate is historic, and represents the first legislative expansion of the EEOC's jurisdiction since the Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990," said Acting EEOC Chairman Stuart J. Ishimaru. "We welcome the opportunity to implement important provisions of this landmark legislation, and to expand the promise of equal opportunity in the workplace for everyone."
Acting EEOC Vice Chair Christine M. Griffin said, "GINA is an important piece of legislation. As a deliberative body, we want to ensure that the intent of Congress is properly carried out through our regulations. Public comment on this NPRM is a critical part of that process. We look forward to a vigorous and thoughtful review."
GINA, signed into law in May 2008, prohibits discrimination by health insurers and employers based on people's genetic information. The EEOC is charged with issuing regulations by May 21 implementing Title II of GINA, which prohibits the use of genetic information in employment, prohibits the intentional acquisition of genetic information about applicants and employees, and imposes strict confidentiality requirements.
The EEOC opened a 60-day public comment period on the proposed rule-making at a < http://www.eeoc.gov/abouteeoc/meetings/2-25-09/index.html> Commission meeting today. Also at the meeting, a panel of experts hailed GINA for allowing people to advance their health care without risking their jobs.
"We know that in the past, patients have passed up genetic testing that could benefit their health, and have gone to great lengths to keep genetic information secret even from their own doctors," said Susannah Baruch, Law and Policy Director of the Pew Genetics and Public Policy Center at Johns Hopkins University. "With the passage of GINA and its implementation, we welcome a new era. There are many factors an individual may consider in deciding whether to take a genetic test, but the fear of discrimination must not be one of them."
Other panelists at today's meeting included:
* Karen S. Elliott, attorney with Gregory Kaplan, PLC and member, Society for Human Resource Management
* Jeremy Gruber, President and Executive Director, Council for Responsible Genetics
* Andrew J. Imparato, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Association of People with Disabilities
* Rae T. Vann, General Counsel, Equal Employment Advisory Council
* Christopher J. Kuczynski, Assistant Legal Counsel, ADA Policy Division, EEOC
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.
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This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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_______________________________
Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
________________________________________________________________________
EEOC
Related Materials
* Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Implement Title II of Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008
(To be published in the Federal Register this week - will be linked when published)
* Questions and Answers - Background Information for EEOC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking On Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
PRESS RELEASE
2-25-09
EEOC SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING GENETIC INFORMATION NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT
Commission Embarks on Historic New Area of Jurisdiction
http://www.eeoc.gov/press/2-25-09.html
WASHINGTON Embarking on an historic new area of jurisdiction, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today presented a Notice of Proposed Rule Making implementing employment provisions of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), and urged public comment.
"The addition of genetic information discrimination to the EEOC's mandate is historic, and represents the first legislative expansion of the EEOC's jurisdiction since the Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990," said Acting EEOC Chairman Stuart J. Ishimaru. "We welcome the opportunity to implement important provisions of this landmark legislation, and to expand the promise of equal opportunity in the workplace for everyone."
Acting EEOC Vice Chair Christine M. Griffin said, "GINA is an important piece of legislation. As a deliberative body, we want to ensure that the intent of Congress is properly carried out through our regulations. Public comment on this NPRM is a critical part of that process. We look forward to a vigorous and thoughtful review."
GINA, signed into law in May 2008, prohibits discrimination by health insurers and employers based on people's genetic information. The EEOC is charged with issuing regulations by May 21 implementing Title II of GINA, which prohibits the use of genetic information in employment, prohibits the intentional acquisition of genetic information about applicants and employees, and imposes strict confidentiality requirements.
The EEOC opened a 60-day public comment period on the proposed rule-making at a < http://www.eeoc.gov/abouteeoc/meetings/2-25-09/index.html> Commission meeting today. Also at the meeting, a panel of experts hailed GINA for allowing people to advance their health care without risking their jobs.
"We know that in the past, patients have passed up genetic testing that could benefit their health, and have gone to great lengths to keep genetic information secret even from their own doctors," said Susannah Baruch, Law and Policy Director of the Pew Genetics and Public Policy Center at Johns Hopkins University. "With the passage of GINA and its implementation, we welcome a new era. There are many factors an individual may consider in deciding whether to take a genetic test, but the fear of discrimination must not be one of them."
Other panelists at today's meeting included:
* Karen S. Elliott, attorney with Gregory Kaplan, PLC and member, Society for Human Resource Management
* Jeremy Gruber, President and Executive Director, Council for Responsible Genetics
* Andrew J. Imparato, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Association of People with Disabilities
* Rae T. Vann, General Counsel, Equal Employment Advisory Council
* Christopher J. Kuczynski, Assistant Legal Counsel, ADA Policy Division, EEOC
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.
______________________________
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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