42 USC 2000ff - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 27, 2024

§ 2000ff.

Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

Commission

(2)

Employee; employer; employment agency; labor organization; member

(A)

In general

The term “employee” means—

(i)

an employee (including an applicant), as defined in section 2000e(f) of this title;

(ii)

a State employee (including an applicant) described in section 2000e–16c(a) of this title;

(iii)

a covered employee (including an applicant), as defined in section 1301 of title 2;

(iv)

a covered employee (including an applicant), as defined in section 411(c) of title 3; or

(v)

an employee or applicant to which section 2000e–16(a) of this title applies.

(B)

Employer

The term “employer” means—

(i)

an employer (as defined in section 2000e(b) of this title);

(ii)

an entity employing a State employee described in section 2000e–16c(a) of this title;

(iii)

an employing office, as defined in section 1301 of title 2;

(iv)

an employing office, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3; or

(v)

an entity to which section 2000e–16(a) of this title applies.

(C)

Employment agency; labor organization

(D)

Member

(3)

Family member

The term “family member” means, with respect to an individual—

(A)

a dependent (as such term is used for purposes of section 1181(f)(2) of title 29) of such individual, and

(B)

any other individual who is a first-degree, second-degree, third-degree, or fourth-degree relative of such individual or of an individual described in subparagraph (A).

(4)

Genetic information

(A)

In general

The term “genetic information” means, with respect to any individual, information about—

(i)

such individual’s genetic tests,

(ii)

the genetic tests of family members of such individual, and

(iii)

the manifestation of a disease or disorder in family members of such individual.

(B)

Inclusion of genetic services and participation in genetic research

(C)

Exclusions

(5)

Genetic monitoring

(6)

Genetic services

The term “genetic services” means—

(A)

a genetic test;

(B)

genetic counseling (including obtaining, interpreting, or assessing genetic information); or

(C)

genetic education.

(7)

Genetic test

(A)

In general

(B)

Exceptions

(Pub. L. 110–233, title II, § 201, May 21, 2008, 122 Stat. 905.)

cite as: 42 USC 2000ff