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USA-2000-R-55541
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Title_of_text
Executive Order to prohibit discrimination in Federal employment based on genetic information.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
United States of America
Subjects (Classification)
Non-discrimination
Adopted on (Date of text)
2000-02-08
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Prohibits Federal departments from dismissing, failing to hire, refusing to hire, or otherwise discriminating against any worker with respect to wage, conditions of employment, and benefits on the grounds of genetic information about the employee. Provides for certain exceptions, such as genetic testing with regard to exposure to toxic substances.
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Serial title
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