A federal law prohibiting employment discrimination against employees and applicants based on genetic information (42 U.S.C § 2000ff). Genetic information includes information about:

GINA specifically prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, compensation, employment benefits, advancement, employment training, assignments, and termination of employment. It also limits an employer's right to collect or disclose genetic information. Harassment and retaliation are prohibited under GINA as well. For more information on GINA, see Practice Note, Discrimination Under GINA: Basics. For more information on retaliation and harassment, see Practice Notes, Retaliation and Harassment.

GINA applies to private, state government, and local government employers that employ 15 or more employees. GINA also applies to federal government employees and applicants for federal employment.

GINA is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.