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May An Employer Require Employees To Wear “Genes” In The Workplace? An Exploration Of Title Ii Of The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Of 2008, 26 J. Marshall J. Computer & Info. L. 501 (2009), Erin Murphy Hillstrom Jan 2009

May An Employer Require Employees To Wear “Genes” In The Workplace? An Exploration Of Title Ii Of The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Of 2008, 26 J. Marshall J. Computer & Info. L. 501 (2009), Erin Murphy Hillstrom

UIC John Marshall Journal of Information Technology & Privacy Law

The comment first provides a brief discussion of genetics and genetic testing. Section II provides a basic introduction to genetics, genetic testing, and genetic discrimination. Additionally, Section II provides a brief overview of current federal laws that address genetic discrimination in the workplace. Finally, Section II also examines the major employment provisions of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ("GINA"). Section III of the comment examines whether there was a need for GINA, and argues that GINA will not have the full effect intended by Congress. The major sources of litigation under GINA are then reviewed based on the …


Is The Door Open Or Closed? Evaluating The Future Of The Federal Medical Peer-Review Privilege, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 561 (2009), Ghazal Sharifi Jan 2009

Is The Door Open Or Closed? Evaluating The Future Of The Federal Medical Peer-Review Privilege, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 561 (2009), Ghazal Sharifi

UIC Law Review

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Electronic Surveillance In The Global Workplace: Laws, Ethics, Research And Practice, Roland Kidwell, Robert Sprague Dec 2008

Electronic Surveillance In The Global Workplace: Laws, Ethics, Research And Practice, Roland Kidwell, Robert Sprague

Robert Sprague

This paper considers the legal, ethical and cultural factors that must be addressed in evaluating the appropriateness of employing electronic surveillance (ES) in varying international contexts. It critically evaluates the rationale that underlies the use of ES in a variety of settings and types of organisations. It suggests guidelines for the adoption and use of ES and potential directions for future research.