Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 61
Violations of this policy are considered serious and, because the City has a higher standard of
professionalism required of its employees than required by state and federal law, an employee may
be disciplined for violating this policy even though the employee has not violated state or federal
civil rights laws. Also, all complaints must be brought in good faith. An employee who knowingly
makes a false complaint shall be subject to disciplinary action.
GENETIC INFORMATION – DISCRIMINATION
The City shall not discriminate in any term or condition of employment or make any employment
decisions based on genetic information of the employee or their family members and it shall not
acquire any such information except as permitted under the Genetic Information
Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.
In general, exceptions may include information obtained inadvertently or in connection with
wellness programs, where information is necessary to comply with the certification provisions of
the Family and Medical Leave Act, where commercially and publicly available information is
purchased, where genetic monitoring is conducted of the effects of toxic substances in the
workplace in compliance with OSHA regulations, and for law enforcement purposes.
The City shall treat genetic information as confidential medical records and comply with
confidentiality requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and any disclosure shall be in compliance with applicable
state and federal laws.
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act does not prohibit “the use, acquisition, or
disclosure of medical information that is not genetic information about a manifested disease,
disorder, or pathological condition of an employee or family member, including a manifested
disease, disorder, or pathological condition that has or may have a genetic basis.” Genetic
information generally means information derived from genetic testing which analyzes human DNA,
RNA, chromosomes, proteins, or metabolites and that detects genotypes, mutations or
chromosomal changes and the manifestation of a disease or disorder in family members of an
individual.
IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986
The City is in full compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 which requires
all employers to verify that individuals hired after November 6, 1986 are authorized to work in the
United States. You are required to submit appropriate documentation to ensure continued
compliance.
LACTATION ACCOMMODATION
As required by an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the City provides break time and
break places for nursing mothers to express milk. Breaks will be provided as frequently as
reasonably needed by the nursing mother.
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 61 – March 2023
