Genetic Discrimination in the Workplace

Overview

Journal J Law Med Ethics

Publisher Cambridge University Press

Specialties Forensic Sciences
General Medicine
Health Services
Medical Ethics

Date 2000 Nov 7

PMID 11066876

Citations 4

Authors

P S Miller

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Abstract

Author argues that the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against workers based on their genetic makeup. He also examines state legislation and recently proposed federal legislation prohibiting genetic discrimination.

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