Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
Why Attend?
Get the information that's essential to your practice in a convenient, concise, and practical seminar. As an interactive seminar, the program affords the opportunity to submit questions for faculty discussion in advance of and during the event. This intermediate course of study, comprised of 60 minutes of instruction, provides guidance on the essential issues involved in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
What You Will Learn
On May 21, 2008, the President signed into law the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, known as GINA. GINA bans discrimination by employers upon the basis “genetic information” in hiring, firing, and other activities. “Genetic Information” not only includes tests that determine variations in a person’s DNA, but also information regarding the family history of a particular disease. GINA also prohibits employers from collecting genetic information from their employees except in circumstances such as testing for the adverse affects of hazardous workplace exposures. GINA grants employees the same remedies as Title VII, that is, compensatory and punitive damages as well as attorney’s fees. Interestingly, GINA also contains in Section 302 increased penalties for child labor violations.
Our panel of experts will discuss these issues, review the legislation and discuss its implications for employers and employees.
Planning Chair
Robert B. Fitzpatrick, Robert B. Fitzpatrick, PLLC, Washington, D.C.
Faculty
M.K. Holohan Quattrocchi, J.D., Senior Health Policy Analyst, Policy and Program Analysis Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Peter S. Gray, Senior Attorney Advisor, Coordination Division, Office of Legal Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington, D.C.
Total 60-minute hours of instruction: 1.0; Total 50-minute hours: 1.2
Suggested Prerequisite: Limited experience in legal practice in subject matter.
Educational Objective: Development of proficiency in performance of intricate and complex legal tasks within a narrow area, provision of information on recent legal developments; maintenance of professional competence as a practitioner.
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Times
Eastern 1 pm - 2 pm
Central 12 noon – 1 pm
Mountain 11 am – 12 noon
Pacific & Arizona 10 am – 11 am
Alaska 9 am – 10 am
Hawaii 7 am – 8 am
