While some employers may understand Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the ADA (passed in 1990) and their impact on pre-employment screening practices, few are familiar with GINA enacted by Congress in 2008, and effective since November 21, 2009. (The EEOC in turn issued regulations intended to interpret and implement GINA, which took effect on January 10, 2011.) Who/what is GINA? Title VII already covers gender, race, ethnicity, religion, etc.,; the ADA already covers disabilities. The ADEA covers age discrimination; what could possibly be left? Yes there is more, so read on and discover!

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