The law protects employees from Discrimination based on information gained from genetic tests
The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (the "TCHRA") makes it illegal to discriminate against a person based on his or her genetic information or because of genetic testing. Additionally, employers cannot discriminate against potential or current employees based on their refusal to submit to genetic testing. Genetic information includes information that is obtained through scientific or medical testing and from the family health history of an employee. It also includes information regarding whether a person's genes make them more likely to suffer from certain conditions or diseases. Genetic testing may include tests designed to detect a particular disease, disorder, or syndrome, or whether a particular person is a carrier of such a disease, disorder, or syndrome. The TCHRA does not prohibit an employer from requiring blood, cholesterol, urine or other physical tests used for a purpose other than to obtain genetic information, such as testing for the presence of alcohol or drugs.
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of genetic information or testing, please contact the Fort Worth Texas genetic discrimination attorneys of Tanner and Associates, PC to possibly schedule a consultation to discuss your legal rights. You can also obtain our questionnaire to complete and return to us for one of our attorneys to review.