President Bush Signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

President Bush Signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

by Jason Morris

This story seems very Sci-Fi, but very important to our future! Under this landmark legislation employers are unable to use genetic information to discriminate against employees.  Not that I ever saw the day coming but I guess I have a sense of relief knowing that employment background investigations will not include an analysis of your DNA.

President Bush Signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

Read the release from the White House Here

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