What rights do I have at my workplace if I am HIV-positive?
You have the right to:
- non-discrimination in employment and occupation;
- reasonable accommodation;
- a safe working environment including universal precautions and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if in a healthcare or high-risk setting;
- confidentiality of your HIV status; and
- a grievance redressal mechanism through a Complaints Officer.
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A reasonable accommodation is a minor adjustments to a job or work that enable an HIV-positive person who is otherwise qualified to enjoy equal benefits or perform the essential functions of the job. It is the employer's obligation to consider this before resorting to termination