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Question
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act - GINA
For this discussion board, you will explore the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), its implications for employers and employees, and its relevance in the hospitality industry. Students will research key aspects of GINA, analyze a real or hypothetical case, and apply the law to a chosen workplace scenario.
Choose one of the following scenarios involving GINA:
A hotel employer requires family medical history as part of a pre-employment health screening.
A casino denies a promotion to an employee after learning his parent has Huntington's disease, fearing future medical costs.
A restaurant accidentally overhears an employee discussing a genetic condition and later lays them off.
After you decide which scenario you want to focus on, you need to include the following in your initial post:
1. How does GINA apply to this situation?
2. What actions (if any) by the employer violate GINA?
3. What should the employer have done differently to comply with GINA?