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Principal Liability In Contracts
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In scenario D, the principal is not liable for the contract because the agent lacked authority to sign on their behalf. Principals must notify third parties of agency termination to avoid losses under apparent agency. Without a formal agreement, a principal is not liable for an agents actions. Implied agency arises from actions suggesting authority. Apparent agency occurs when a principals actions create a belief of authority. Express agency is formed through explicit authorization. Texas child labor laws restrict work hours and conditions for minors. Intentional injuries by employers can be directly filed in court. Unemployment benefits require job loss through no fault of ones own. Employers can conduct background checks but must respect privacy rights. Genetic testing by employers is generally prohibited. Employers can monitor company-provided equipment usage.Full Conversation
Principals must notify third parties of the termination of an agency relationship so that the principal will not suffer losses under the doctrine of:
undisclosed agency.
implied agency.
apparent agency.
wrongful termination.
The principal must notify third parties of the termination of an agency relationship to avoid losses under the doctrine of:
- apparent agency
- apparent agency
Diallo owns a house. Wanda, a real estate agent, contacts Diallo and asks if he’d be interested in having her sell his house for him. They discuss the issue and never sign an agreement, but Diallo asks Wanda to see if one of her clients would be willing to buy his house for $*,*.
In your scenario, the principal (Diallo) is likely not liable for any contracts Wanda might enter into on his behalf because there was no formal agreement or explicit authorization given to Wanda to sell the house. Without a signed agreement or clear authority, Wanda's actions would not bind Diallo legally.
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Would you like more specific information about real estate transactions or agent-principal relationships in Texas?
Diallo owns a house. Wanda, a real estate agent, contacts Diallo and asks if he’d be interested in having her sell his house for him. They discuss the issue and never sign an agreement, but Diallo asks Wanda to see if one of her clients would be willing to buy his house for $*,*. A. agency by ratification B. agency by estoppel/apparent agency C. express agency D. implied agency
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In the scenario you described, the most applicable type of agency would likely be:
D. implied agency
This is because even without a formal agreement, Diallo's request for Wanda to find a buyer implies that she has the authority to act on his behalf.
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In the scenario you described, the most applicable type of agency would likely be:
D. implied agency
This is because even without a formal agreement, Diallo's request for Wanda to find a buyer implies that she has the authority to act on his behalf.
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Diallo owns a house. Wanda, a real estate agent, contacts Diallo and asks if he’d be interested in having her sell his house for him. Diallo isn’t interested, so he tells her no. As she is leaving his house, Diallo’s neighbor sees them and Diallo introduces the neighbor to Wanda, making the neighbor believe she’s Diallo’s real estate agent. Wanda then negotiates a deal with the neighbor to buy Diallo’s house. A. agency by ratification B. agency by estoppel/apparent agency C. express agency D. implied agency
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In the scenario described, the most applicable type of agency would likely be:
B. agency by estoppel/apparent agency
This is because Diallo's introduction of Wanda to the neighbor created a reasonable belief that Wanda was authorized to act as his agent, even though Diallo had initially declined her services.
Would you like more specific information about real estate transactions or agent-principal relationships in Texas?
In the scenario described, the most applicable type of agency would likely be:
B. agency by estoppel/apparent agency
This is because Diallo's introduction of Wanda to the neighbor created a reasonable belief that Wanda was authorized to act as his agent, even though Diallo had initially declined her services.
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*. Diallo owns a house. Wanda, a real estate agent, contacts Diallo and asks if he’d be interested in having her sell his house for him. Diallo thinks this is a good idea, and he signs a contract to allow Wanda to list his house for sale. A. agency by ratification B. agency by estoppel/apparent agency C. express agency D. implied agency
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In the scenario where Diallo signs a contract with Wanda to list his house for sale, the most applicable type of agency is:
C. express agency
This is because an express agency is formed when the principal (Diallo) explicitly authorizes the agent (Wanda) to act on their behalf through a signed contract.
Would you like more specific information about real estate transactions or agent-principal relationships in Texas?
In the scenario where Diallo signs a contract with Wanda to list his house for sale, the most applicable type of agency is:
C. express agency
This is because an express agency is formed when the principal (Diallo) explicitly authorizes the agent (Wanda) to act on their behalf through a signed contract.
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A *-year-old applies to work * hours per week entering data into a computer for you. Can you hire this person? would i be permitted to hhire this applicant
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You can hire a *-year-old for certain types of work, but there are specific restrictions and guidelines under Texas and federal law:
- They cannot work more than * hours on a school day or * hours during a school week.
- They cannot work before * a.m. or after * p.m. (* p.m. in summer).
- Work must be non-hazardous.
Would you like more specific information on hiring minors in Texas?
You can hire a *-year-old for certain types of work, but there are specific restrictions and guidelines under Texas and federal law:
- They cannot work more than * hours on a school day or * hours during a school week.
- They cannot work before * a.m. or after * p.m. (* p.m. in summer).
- Work must be non-hazardous.
Would you like more specific information on hiring minors in Texas?
Your own *-year-old child applies to work * hours per week entering data into a computer for you. Can you hire this person?
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In Texas, there are specific child labor laws that apply to hiring minors, including your own child:
- Children under * cannot be employed, except in certain limited circumstances.
- Exceptions include acting, working in a family business (non-hazardous tasks), and a few other specific roles.
You would generally not be able to hire your *-year-old child to work * hours per week for data entry.
Would you like more detailed information on child labor laws in Texas?
In Texas, there are specific child labor laws that apply to hiring minors, including your own child:
- Children under * cannot be employed, except in certain limited circumstances.
- Exceptions include acting, working in a family business (non-hazardous tasks), and a few other specific roles.
You would generally not be able to hire your *-year-old child to work * hours per week for data entry.
Would you like more detailed information on child labor laws in Texas?
An *-year-old child applies to star in the movie you are casting. Can you hire this person? yes or no
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In Texas, you can hire an *-year-old child to star in a movie. There are specific laws and regulations governing child actors, including obtaining a work permit and ensuring the child's welfare and education.
Would you like more detailed information about the regulations and requirements for hiring child actors in Texas?
In Texas, you can hire an *-year-old child to star in a movie. There are specific laws and regulations governing child actors, including obtaining a work permit and ensuring the child's welfare and education.
Would you like more detailed information about the regulations and requirements for hiring child actors in Texas?
A *-year-old applies to work * hours per week entering data into a computer for you. Can you hire this person?
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In Texas, you can hire a *-year-old to work * hours per week, but there are some considerations:
- They cannot work during school hours.
- They can work unlimited hours outside school hours.
- They must be paid at least the minimum wage.
Would you like more specific information on hiring minors in Texas?
In Texas, you can hire a *-year-old to work * hours per week, but there are some considerations:
- They cannot work during school hours.
- They can work unlimited hours outside school hours.
- They must be paid at least the minimum wage.
Would you like more specific information on hiring minors in Texas?
Jac, an employee of TIP Tech, gets into an argument with his boss, Paulo, over how best to manage a work project. During the course of the argument, things get heated, and Paulo shoves Jac, causing him to trip, fall, and injure his neck. Jac hires a lawyer and sues TIP Tech in court for his injuries. He also files a workers’ compensation claim against the company with the state workers’ compensation board. The company asks the judge to dismiss the court case against it. Who wins?
Jac wins because claims for intentional injuries by an employer may be filed directly in court.
TIP Tech wins because the exclusive remedy for injuries incurred on the job is the workers’ compensation system.
Jac wins because his injury is more severe than a typical employment-related injury.
TIP Tech wins because employees may file a claim with the workers’ compensation board or a court of law, but not both.
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In Texas, the likely outcome is:
- Jac wins because claims for intentional injuries by an employer may be filed directly in court. This is an exception to the exclusive remedy rule of the workers' compensation system.
Would you like more information on workers' compensation or intentional torts in Texas?
In Texas, the likely outcome is:
- Jac wins because claims for intentional injuries by an employer may be filed directly in court. This is an exception to the exclusive remedy rule of the workers' compensation system.
Would you like more information on workers' compensation or intentional torts in Texas?
Inez wants to help out her sister, so she hires her *-year-old nephew to work at TIP Tech * hours per week sorting mail and delivering it to other employees. Has TIP Tech violated the Fair Labor Standards Act?
No, because *-year-olds may work hazardous jobs as long as they have parental permission.
No, because *-year-olds are permitted to work part-time, nonhazardous jobs.
Yes, because *-year-olds are not permitted to work at all unless the job is exempt.
Yes, because Inez’s nephew is engaged in work that does not involve making decorative wreaths.
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In this case, TIP Tech has not violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. The correct answer is:
- No, because *-year-olds are permitted to work part-time, nonhazardous jobs.
Would you like more specific information on child labor laws in Texas?
In this case, TIP Tech has not violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. The correct answer is:
- No, because *-year-olds are permitted to work part-time, nonhazardous jobs.
Would you like more specific information on child labor laws in Texas?
If a workplace does not have adequate ventilation such that employees’ health suffers as a result, the employer is likely guilty of violating OSHA’s:
specific standards.
general standards.
directed standards.
implied standards.
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The employer would likely be guilty of violating OSHA’s general standards. OSHA’s general duty clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.
Is there anything else you need help with?
The employer would likely be guilty of violating OSHA’s general standards. OSHA’s general duty clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.
Is there anything else you need help with?
In Sandifer v. U.S. Steel Corp., why did the employer claim it didn’t have to pay workers for time spent donning and doffing their safety gear? The Fair Labor Standards Act did not require them to compensate for such time. The employees waived their rights to be compensated by filing a lawsuit against the company. The donning and doffing was not a job requirement and therefore was noncompensable. They had agreed with the employees in the collective bargaining agreement that they wouldn’t be compensated for such time.
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In Sandifer v. U.S. Steel Corp., the employer claimed they didn’t have to pay workers for time spent donning and doffing their safety gear because:
- They had agreed with the employees in the collective bargaining agreement that they wouldn’t be compensated for such time.
Would you like more information on labor laws or collective bargaining agreements in Texas?
In Sandifer v. U.S. Steel Corp., the employer claimed they didn’t have to pay workers for time spent donning and doffing their safety gear because:
- They had agreed with the employees in the collective bargaining agreement that they wouldn’t be compensated for such time.
Would you like more information on labor laws or collective bargaining agreements in Texas?
Sahej is fired through no fault of his own and decides to file for unemployment compensation, so he has some money while he sits around and plays video games all day for a few months.
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In Texas, Sahej may be eligible for unemployment compensation if he was terminated through no fault of his own. Here are some key points:
- He should have earned sufficient wages during the base period.
- He must be unemployed through no fault of his own.
- He should be able, available, and actively seeking work.
Would you like more detailed information on how to file for unemployment benefits in Texas?
In Texas, Sahej may be eligible for unemployment compensation if he was terminated through no fault of his own. Here are some key points:
- He should have earned sufficient wages during the base period.
- He must be unemployed through no fault of his own.
- He should be able, available, and actively seeking work.
Would you like more detailed information on how to file for unemployment benefits in Texas?
Justin refuses to do the work he’s assigned, so his boss fires him. He then applies for unemployment compensation while he diligently looks for a new job. eligible or no
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Justin may not be eligible for unemployment compensation in Texas because he was fired for refusing to do his assigned work, which can be considered misconduct. Here are some key points:
- Unemployment benefits are generally not available to those fired for misconduct.
- Misconduct includes failure to perform job duties.
Would you like more detailed information on Texas unemployment compensation eligibility requirements?
Justin may not be eligible for unemployment compensation in Texas because he was fired for refusing to do his assigned work, which can be considered misconduct. Here are some key points:
- Unemployment benefits are generally not available to those fired for misconduct.
- Misconduct includes failure to perform job duties.
Would you like more detailed information on Texas unemployment compensation eligibility requirements?
Mila’s company goes out of business, so she’s out of a job. She applies for unemployment compensation while she diligently looks for a new job. eligible or no
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Mila is likely eligible for unemployment compensation in Texas since she lost her job due to her company's closure, which is through no fault of her own. Here are the key points:
- She should have earned sufficient wages during the base period.
- She must be able, available, and actively seeking work.
Would you like more detailed information on how to file for unemployment benefits in Texas?
Mila is likely eligible for unemployment compensation in Texas since she lost her job due to her company's closure, which is through no fault of her own. Here are the key points:
- She should have earned sufficient wages during the base period.
- She must be able, available, and actively seeking work.
Would you like more detailed information on how to file for unemployment benefits in Texas?
Dineo is tired of his corporate job and dreams of opening his own dog training business. He quits his job and applies for unemployment compensation to hold him over until his new company can get up and running.
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Dineo is unlikely to be eligible for unemployment compensation if he voluntarily quits his job to start his own business. Texas unemployment benefits typically require that the individual is unemployed through no fault of their own and is actively seeking work.
Would you like more detailed information on Texas unemployment compensation eligibility requirements?
Dineo is unlikely to be eligible for unemployment compensation if he voluntarily quits his job to start his own business. Texas unemployment benefits typically require that the individual is unemployed through no fault of their own and is actively seeking work.
Would you like more detailed information on Texas unemployment compensation eligibility requirements?
Tonya feels that her employer has not given her a promotion that she deserves. She is so fed up with the lack of respect that she quits her job in protest. She starts to look for a new job and applies for unemployment compensation while she is searching. Will Tonya receive unemployment compensation?
No, because she voluntarily left this job.
No, because she was terminated due to insubordination.
Yes, because she is actively searching for a new job.
Yes, because she was terminated without good cause.
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Tonya is unlikely to receive unemployment compensation because she voluntarily left her job. In Texas, unemployment benefits are generally not available to those who quit their job without good cause connected to work.
Would you like more detailed information on Texas unemployment compensation eligibility requirements?
Tonya is unlikely to receive unemployment compensation because she voluntarily left her job. In Texas, unemployment benefits are generally not available to those who quit their job without good cause connected to work.
Would you like more detailed information on Texas unemployment compensation eligibility requirements?
If you are paid hourly and only worked * hours this week, how many hours would you need to work next week before your employer has to pay you overtime?
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In Texas, overtime pay is calculated on a weekly basis. If you worked * hours this week, you would need to work more than * hours in any given week to be eligible for overtime pay. So if you work * hours next week, you would be entitled to * hours of overtime pay.
In Texas, overtime pay is calculated on a weekly basis. If you worked * hours this week, you would need to work more than * hours in any given week to be eligible for overtime pay. So if you work * hours next week, you would be entitled to * hours of overtime pay.
For most jobs in the United States, if you have a baby, how many weeks of paid time off are you required to receive?
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For most jobs in the United States, there is no federal requirement for paid time off when you have a baby. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires up to * weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees, but paid leave is not mandated.
Do you have any other questions related to employment or leave policies?
For most jobs in the United States, there is no federal requirement for paid time off when you have a baby. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires up to * weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees, but paid leave is not mandated.
Do you have any other questions related to employment or leave policies?
You apply for a job at Fester’s Fudge Factory, and the company performs a background check to see if you’ve ever been convicted of a crime.
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In Texas, employers can perform background checks as part of the employment process. However, there are rules regarding how this information can be used:
- Employers must obtain written consent before conducting a background check.
- If adverse action is taken based on the background check, the employer must inform the applicant and provide a copy of the report and a summary of rights.
Would you like to know more about your rights regarding background checks in Texas?
In Texas, employers can perform background checks as part of the employment process. However, there are rules regarding how this information can be used:
- Employers must obtain written consent before conducting a background check.
- If adverse action is taken based on the background check, the employer must inform the applicant and provide a copy of the report and a summary of rights.
Would you like to know more about your rights regarding background checks in Texas?
You apply for a job at Fester’s Fudge Factory, and the company takes a blood sample to see if you have the gene that makes you unable to taste the flavor of delicious fudge. permitted or no
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In Texas, it is generally not permitted for employers to require genetic testing as a condition of employment. This practice is regulated by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) on a federal level, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information.
Would you like more detailed information on employment laws and genetic testing?
In Texas, it is generally not permitted for employers to require genetic testing as a condition of employment. This practice is regulated by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) on a federal level, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information.
Would you like more detailed information on employment laws and genetic testing?
You apply for a job at Fester’s Fudge Factory, and the company scours your public social media posts to see if you’ve ever said anything negative about fudge.
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In Texas, employers generally have the right to review public social media posts as part of their background check process. However, there are considerations regarding privacy and discrimination:
- Employers cannot force you to provide private social media account information.
- Social media screening should comply with non-discrimination laws.
Do you have any specific concerns or need more details on social media screening laws in Texas?
In Texas, employers generally have the right to review public social media posts as part of their background check process. However, there are considerations regarding privacy and discrimination:
- Employers cannot force you to provide private social media account information.
- Social media screening should comply with non-discrimination laws.
Do you have any specific concerns or need more details on social media screening laws in Texas?
You apply for a job at Fester’s Fudge Factory, and the company asks for your personal phone to examine whether you’ve sent anyone texts that disparage fudge.
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In Texas, employers have the right to review public information as part of their background check process, but asking for your personal phone to check texts is intrusive and may violate privacy rights. Here are some key points:
- Texas does not have specific laws against this practice, but it could be considered an invasion of privacy.
- The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) restricts employers from intercepting electronic communications.
Would you like to know more about your privacy rights and employment laws in Texas?
In Texas, employers have the right to review public information as part of their background check process, but asking for your personal phone to check texts is intrusive and may violate privacy rights. Here are some key points:
- Texas does not have specific laws against this practice, but it could be considered an invasion of privacy.
- The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) restricts employers from intercepting electronic communications.
Would you like to know more about your privacy rights and employment laws in Texas?
You apply for a job at Fester’s Fudge Factory, and the company takes a blood sample to see if you have any illicit drugs in your system.
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In Texas, employers are generally allowed to require drug testing as a condition of employment. Here are some key points:
- Drug testing policies must be clearly communicated to applicants.
- Testing should comply with federal and state laws, including confidentiality and non-discrimination.
Do you have any specific concerns or need more details on drug testing laws in Texas?
In Texas, employers are generally allowed to require drug testing as a condition of employment. Here are some key points:
- Drug testing policies must be clearly communicated to applicants.
- Testing should comply with federal and state laws, including confidentiality and non-discrimination.
Do you have any specific concerns or need more details on drug testing laws in Texas?
Sam Shady works as a data entry specialist for TIP Tech. One Friday night, he uses cocaine at a party. By the time he returns to work on Monday morning, he is *% sober and able to perform his job. TIP Tech announces a random drug test Monday morning and subsequently fires Sam for testing positive for cocaine. Was TIP Tech within its rights to test and fire Sam for his drug usage?
A. Yes, but only if TIP Tech had received a report from someone that gave the company reasonable suspicion to believe Sam had been using drugs.
BB. No, because Sam engaged in drug use outside work and it did not impact his job performance.
C. Yes, because private employers have broad discretion to screen employees for drug use.
D,]. No, because TIP Tech did not have a reasonable suspicion that Sam had been using drugs.
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In Texas, private employers generally have broad discretion to implement and enforce drug testing policies, including random drug tests. This means that TIP Tech likely had the right to test and fire Sam based on their drug use policies.
C. Yes, because private employers have broad discretion to screen employees for drug use.
Would you like more detailed information on drug testing laws and employment rights in Texas?
In Texas, private employers generally have broad discretion to implement and enforce drug testing policies, including random drug tests. This means that TIP Tech likely had the right to test and fire Sam based on their drug use policies.
C. Yes, because private employers have broad discretion to screen employees for drug use.
Would you like more detailed information on drug testing laws and employment rights in Texas?
If your employer provides you with a laptop and videoconferencing software, can the company monitor you when you use it to make personal calls to your grandmother?
No, because employers can never monitor their employees’ communications.
Yes, because employers can always monitor all of their employees’ communications.
Yes, because the company provided the equipment and service.
No, because calls to your grandmother are not work-related.
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In Texas, if your employer provides you with a laptop and videoconferencing software, the company generally has the right to monitor your usage of that equipment, even if it's for personal calls. This is primarily because the company owns the equipment and service. However, there might be specific company policies and privacy considerations in place.
Would you like more detailed information on workplace privacy and monitoring laws in Texas?
In Texas, if your employer provides you with a laptop and videoconferencing software, the company generally has the right to monitor your usage of that equipment, even if it's for personal calls. This is primarily because the company owns the equipment and service. However, there might be specific company policies and privacy considerations in place.
Would you like more detailed information on workplace privacy and monitoring laws in Texas?
If your employer finds out that you have a gene that makes it *% more likely that you will develop cancer, what action is your employer permitted to take in response? None. It can require you to pay higher health insurance premiums. It can require you to make certain lifestyle changes. It can reduce your salary to offset the future medical expenses
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In Texas, and under federal law (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, GINA), your employer is not permitted to take any adverse actions based on genetic information, which includes your predisposition to certain diseases like cancer. Here are the key points:
- Employers cannot require you to pay higher health insurance premiums.
- Employers cannot require you to make certain lifestyle changes.
- Employers cannot reduce your salary.
Would you like more detailed information regarding genetic discrimination in the workplace?
In Texas, and under federal law (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, GINA), your employer is not permitted to take any adverse actions based on genetic information, which includes your predisposition to certain diseases like cancer. Here are the key points:
- Employers cannot require you to pay higher health insurance premiums.
- Employers cannot require you to make certain lifestyle changes.
- Employers cannot reduce your salary.
Would you like more detailed information regarding genetic discrimination in the workplace?
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