Discrimination Of Hiv And Aids In The Workplace

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HIV/AIDS Discrimination in Workplace Widespread in Vietnam, ILO Study Says

HIV/AIDS discrimination in the workplace is widespread in Vietnam, causing some HIV-positive employees to be ostracized by colleagues and other individuals to be fired or refused jobs, according to a study by the International Labour Organization ,... Read more »

Multinational Companies Launch Coalition to End HIV/AIDS-Related Discrimination in Mexican Workplace

Eleven U.S-based corporations and one British-based company operating in Mexico on Tuesday launched the National Business Council on AIDS, which aims to eliminate HIV/AIDS-related discrimination in the Mexican workplace, the AP/ Santa Fe New Mexican... Read more »

Indian State of Maharashtra to Adopt Workplace Policy Aimed at Reducing Discrimination Against HIV-Positive People

The western Indian state of Maharashtra on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day 2006, is expected to announce the country's first policy to reduce discrimination against HIV-positive people in the workplace, Reuters reports. The policy -- which will cover... Read more »

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Hiv Discrimination in the workplace

My Name is Michelle, I live In South Florida, I went back to work after not being able to in 5 years, I have over 1,100 T-cells, I was working 40 hours a week, I loved my job so much, I was doing awesome, I have letters from the Owners, My Reviews...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

You are right. You need a lawyer. Contact your local AIDS Service Organization for a referral to an HIV-knowledgeable attorney. Most large ASOs (such as Miami?) have referrals to lawyers who will advise you at no or low cost. In the meantime,... Read more »

impact of HIV AIDS in the workplace

What are the impacts of HIV AIDS in the workplace...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

That's a broad question. It obviously varies greatly by employer, however, regardless of what type of employer you have there are legal protections to prevent discrimination. Laws are helpful, but they don't always work in the real world,... Read more »

HIV/AIDS in the workplace

Hi. I was recently placed on debate team for a college course. We will be discussing the right to know vs. personal privacy on HIV/AIDS in various situations. My part is to research HIV/AIDS in the workplace. I have read many of your answers to...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Dear Student in Indiana, Ah, "right to know." It's much rarer than most people think. And lots of folks would be happy to apply it to themselves and appalled if their information suddenly became the content of someone else's... Read more »

Gay Discrimination at Workplace/Insurance

I have several queststions related to a work issue. I am very stressed and even though I have researched this, I have yet to find an answer. I have been with a company for 8 years. I have been undergoing harrassment by both of my supervisors --...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Even if you take legal action, you will still have a right to your COBRA coverage for 18 months. If you are on COBRA and secure a new job, as long as your COBRA coverage is in effect until your new coverage takes effect (or if you don't have... Read more »

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Legal/Policy Specialist HIV/AIDS in the workplace

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The International Health Group is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Policy/Legal Specialist on an HIV/AIDS in the Workplace program. The position will involve technical oversight of up to ten overseas projects in collaboration... Read more »

Workplace issues and HIV/AIDS

Posted by ScotCharles

http://www.thebody.com/workplace.html

Check out this link for workplace issues with HIV/AIDS. It is very thorough. Read more »

HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination

Posted by bradford

HIV/AIDS-Stigma and Discrimination by Bradford McIntyre

Individuals should not have to suffer all losses due to illness! Men, women and children are suffering with HIV/AIDS. We need to assure that these people are cared for, not discriminated... Read more »

Discrimination

Posted by amandajeanbrown, 3 Replies

It's sad how often we only hear about rape cases when either a young child is involved or someone dies, racial and religious discrimination when it affects a member of the government and HIV & AIDS discrimination, only when it happens at the... Read more »

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