To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to restrict employers in obtaining, disclosing, and using of genetic information.

Summary

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit an employer from obtaining from any source genetic information about an employee or prospective employee without that person's written authorization meeting specified requirements. Allows aggrieved persons to bring civil actions for actual damages and equitable relief against employers who violate this Act. Declares that nothing in this Act authorizes an employer to obtain, disclose, or use genetic information about an employee or prospective employee in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or any other Federal or State law that restricts access to, disclosure of, or use of genetic information.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 May 1996

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  Introduced in House · EN · 16 May 1996

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 May 1996

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