The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)prohibits employers from collecting genetic information and from considering someone's genetic background in any employment-related decisions such as hiring or firing.

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In 2008 Congress passed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from both requesting genetic testing and considering someone's genetic background in taking any employment action, such as hiring, firing, or promoting. GINA's stated purpose was to free employees to seek genetic counseling without having to worry that their employers might use the results against them.

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)prohibits Employers from Collecting Genetic