Dan Klein Published in Insights Magazine
"The New Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act: Is Your Workplace Ready?"

Dan Klein's article, "The New Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act: Is Your Workplace Ready?", was published in the Fall 2008 edition of Insights Magazine, a publication of the Northeast Human Resources Associations (NEHRA). In his article, Dan discusses the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act's (GINA's) definitions and requirements. The article covers GINA's non-discrimination requirements and other restrictions on employers, including limitations on employers' collection, possession and disclosure of genetic information. Dan also discusses and compares similar state law provisions in each of the New England states. Dan concludes that: "With the passage of GINA, lawmakers anticipate that individuals will be more willing to pursue potentially life-saving genetic testing and disease management and prevention, without fearing that their own genetic information will be used against them." Dan recommends that employers "audit their health data-collection policies to ensure compliance not only with GINA, but also with HIPAA and all applicable state laws", and that employers "review and revise their non-discrimination policies to include protections for employees' genetic information."