Calfee's Tae Andrews Authors Practical Law Article, "Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act Litigation: Employer Exposure and Insurance Issues"

Calfee Senior Counsel Tae Andrews' article published in Thomson Reuters Practical Law, “Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act Litigation: Employer Exposure and Insurance Issues” details litigation involving the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) and explains the statute's key provisions. The article specifically details the most frequently litigated aspects of GIPA -- the prohibition on employers from soliciting, requesting or requiring genetic information as a condition of employment -- which have led to an increase in class action litigation. 

The article also examines the private right of action available to harmed individuals, common GIPA claims and possible defenses in addition to a comparison between GIPA and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which is often used by courts for guidance. 

In addition, the article analyzes the related issues involving insurance coverage for GIPA claims and considerations for employers to help better understand the compliance and litigation risk mitigation options related to GIPA.

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