A Legal Analysis of Genetic Screening

A Legal Analysis of Genetic Screening Genetic screening as a part of the employment screening process is very controversial. Genetic testing is very controversial because it may be used as a tool to discriminate against potential employees. Considering the hiring process is very subjective, opponents of genetic testing strongly believe that potential hires are open to discriminatory hiring practices with genetic testing. The opponents of genetic testing maintain that employees are open to biases such …showed first 75 words of 1952 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1952 total…is that, once informed of their increased risk or susceptibility, workers can evaluate their situation and take preventative measures to avoid exposure to workplace toxins or environmental factors. Genetic testing is a crucial scientific breakthrough. The employer and employee will both benefit substantially provided the organization stays within the law when administering genetic testing as a condition of employment. Genetic testing is an effective tool, and in the future, a possible solution to severe diseases.