California Adds Genetic Information as Protected Category | Practical Law

California Adds Genetic Information as Protected Category | Practical Law

Effective January 1, 2012, California law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation and other areas on the basis of an individual's genetic information, which includes genetic tests, disorders and services received by the person or person's family members. 

California Adds Genetic Information as Protected Category

Practical Law Legal Update 8-508-5009 (Approx. 3 pages)

California Adds Genetic Information as Protected Category

by PLC Labor & Employment
Published on 26 Sep 2011California
Effective January 1, 2012, California law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation and other areas on the basis of an individual's genetic information, which includes genetic tests, disorders and services received by the person or person's family members.