Genetic Information

M.G.L.c. 151B (M.G.L. c. 151B) makes it unlawful for any employer to:

• refuse to hire a person on the basis of that person's genetic information;
• collect, solicit or require disclosure of genetic information from any person as a condition of employment;
• solicit submission to, require, or administer a genetic test to any person as a condition of employment;
• offer a person an inducement to undergo a genetic test or otherwise disclose genetic information;
• question a person about their genetic information or genetic information concerning their family members, or inquire about previous genetic testing;
• use the results of a genetic test or other genetic information to affect the terms, conditions, compensation or privileges of a person's employment;
• terminate or refuse to renew a person's employment on the basis of a genetic test or other genetic information; or
• otherwise seek, receive, or maintain genetic information for non-medical purposes.

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