Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Overview,...

Running head: GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT: OVERVIEW Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: Overview, Success and Future Concerns Arunima Raghav Touro College Abstract As the number and availability of various genetic tests have grown, so too has a fear among Americans that their genetic information may be used for purposes other than curing or preventing diseases. This paper looks at the law Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act passed in 2008 and how it influences the workplace and the health insurance practices. GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT: OVERVIEW The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) is a federal law that protects individuals from genetic discrimination in health insurance and employment or employer-sponsored group health plans contained in the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) . On May 21, 2008 GINA was referred to by its sponsors as the first civil rights act of the 21st century was enacted after a 13-year struggle in Congress. The statute is divided into three titles: Title 1, which prohibits genetic discrimination in health insurance; Title 2, which prohibits genetic discrimination in employment ; and Title 3, which contains miscellaneous provisions on severability and child labor protections. Human Genome Project The Human Genome Project was first proposed to Congress in 1990 by Department of Energy and National Institutes of Health as a part ofShow MoreRelatedOverview of Hrm93778 Words   |  376 Pages1 Human Resource Management (MGT501) INTRODUCTION TO HRM After studying this chapter, students should be able to understand the following: Describe HRM? Explain why are we concerned about HRM? Discuss Road-map of HRM VU Lesson 1 LESSON OVERVIEW This chapter introduces the students with the basic concepts of the human resource management (HRM). During the lecture, we will be discussing the three main things, i.e. the introduction to HRM, the importance of HRM, and a brief discussion of theRead MoreHbr When Your Core Business Is Dying74686 Words   |  299 Pagesbetter and for worse†¦How outside directors can reduce their legal risk. 33 124 BEST PRACTICE Human Due Diligence David Harding and Ted Rouse Most companies do a thorough job of ï ¬ nancial due diligence when they acquire other ï ¬ rms. But the success of most deals hinges on people, not dollars. Here’s how to diagnose potential people problems before a deal is completed. 45 33 HBR CASE STUDY Why Didn’t We Know? Ralph Hasson A whistle-blower sues Galvatrens for wrongful termination. TheRead MoreInternational Management67196 Words   |  269 Pagesfindings of the comprehensive GLOBE study on crosscultural leadership. A continuing and relevant end-of-chapter feature in this edition is the â€Å"Internet Exercise.† The purpose of each exercise is to encourage students to use the Internet to find information from the websites of prominent MNCs to answer relevant questions about the chapter topic. An end-of-book feature is a series of Skill-Building and Experiential Exercises for aspiring international managers. These in-class exercises represent theRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesWork–Life Conflicts 21 †¢ Creating a Positive Work Environment 22 †¢ Improving Ethical Behavior 22 Coming Attractions: Developing an OB Model 23 An Overview 23 †¢ Inputs 24 †¢ Processe s 25 †¢ Outcomes 25 Summary and Implications for Managers 30 S A L Self-Assessment Library How Much Do I Know About Organizational Behavior? 4 Myth or Science? â€Å"Most Acts of Workplace Bullying Are Men Attacking Women† 12 An Ethical Choice Can You Learn from Failure? 24 glOBalization! Does National Culture Affect OrganizationalRead MoreOne Significant Change That Has Occurred in the World Between 1900 and 2005. Explain the Impact This Change Has Made on Our Lives and Why It Is an Important Change.163893 Words   |  656 PagesLandscape Gerda Lerner, Fireweed: A Political Autobiography Allida M. Black, ed., Modern American Queer History Eric Sandweiss, St. Louis: The Evolution of an American Urban Landscape Sam Wineburg, Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts: Charting the Future of Teaching the Past Sharon Hartman Strom, Political Woman: Florence Luscomb and the Legacy of Radical Reform Michael Adas, ed., Agricultural and Pastoral Societies in Ancient and Classical History Jack Metzgar, Striking Steel: Solidarity