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doi: 10.1111/j.1748-720x.1998.tb01419.x.
Genetic discrimination in the workplace
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Genetic discrimination in the workplace
J Law Med Ethics.
1998 Fall.
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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