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Kentucky Supreme Court Rules Doctor Could Disclose Man's HIV Status to Employer for Workers' Compensation Claim

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday ruled 4-3 that workers' compensation laws allow a doctor to disclose a patient's HIV status to an employer for workers' compensation claims, the AP/ Lexington Herald-Leader reports. The case involved Steven... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Tanzania Urges Employers, Workers to Set Aside HIV/AIDS Budget

Tanzanian Minister for Labor Juma Kapuya said at the recent International Labor Organization (ILO) meeting in Dar es Salaam that government ministries had set aside a budget to fight against HIV/AIDS and that both employers and employees should do... Read more »

New ILO Study Warns of HIV/AIDS "Catastrophe" for Workers and Employers

In the first study of its kind, the International Labour Office (ILO) warns of catastrophic consequences of HIV/AIDS for workers and employers worldwide, projecting a severe decline in the size and quality of the workforce in a number of countries... Read more »

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Disclosure to co-workers after leaving employment

I've left my previous employer due to differences in opinion. A month has passed, since leaving employment, and I have recently learned that my previous supervisor has disclosed my HIV status to current co-workers and they have come to me...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

You should contact an employment attorney. There are usually legal aid organizations in most cities. And many AIS organizations have legal referral services. For example, if you are in the LA area, contact AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA).... Read more »

sexual harrassment if co-worker uncomfortable with gay/hiv status?

I work in a small 3 person office at a casual high tech company. Our manager is offsite but comes into visit once a week or so. One of my co-workers is uncomfortable about me being gay and hiv positive. She went so far as to complain to our...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Wow! You've ended up with the Nightmare Co-Worker AND the Nightmare Boss's Boss. Let's tackle this one as cleanly as possible, ignoring your uninformed boss's boss's veiled threat concerning lawyers. Sexual harassment is... Read more »

HIV and Lab Workers

I work in the lab at a very busy clinic. The other day I was working in the area of urinalysis and things got a bit hectic. I was trying to leave my area for lunch before any more samples came to me and so I left the lab in a hurry. I do not...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi,Thank you for your question. When you try to determine whether you are at risk for HIV or not, you have to remember the following:1) You must be exposed to pre-cum, semen, vaginal secretions, blood, or breast milk, AND2) The virus must get... Read more »

HIV food handler--employer's duties

A fast food restaurant (food handler) employee recently volunteered information to our manager that he is HIV positive. As an employer, do we owe a duty to his co-workers or the public to disclose his HIV status or take special steps to protect...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

You have a duty to keep this confidential. It would be illegal for you to disclose his status to anyone.... Read more »

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Employment HIV Test for Locals in the UAE

Posted by DubaiUAE10, 1 Reply

I just wanted to share that if you are a local and want to work in the UAE, you do not have to go and get tested for HIV for employment.

The UAE unfortunately has strict laws against HIV for expats and has a compulsory blood test for work visas for... Read more »

Outreach Worker Position

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Men of Color Motivational Group, Inc.
21543 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48219
Business (313) 543-7000 Fax (313) 543 7018

Mission Statement
Men of Color Motivational Group, Inc. is a compassionate, grass roots organization committed to... Read more »

Employment drug test positive which HIV med is it

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have recently changed my combination to 3TC, Abacavir and Efavirenz. I work within an industry that requires regular and random drug and alcohol testing. My urine tests are now coming back positive for canabanoids ( I dont smoke dope). I can have... Read more »

Ex-Lab Worker Questions HIV Test Results

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Ex-Lab Worker Questions HIV Test Results

By FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press writer

BALTIMORE - Thousands of patients could have received questionable HIV (news - web sites) test results not just hundreds, as hospital officials have suggested,... Read more »

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