Legal Ramifications Of Hiv And Aids

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Legal action against HIV+ve person

I feel sympathetic for those suffering from HIV, but quite the opposite for those who KNOWINGLY INFECT others.I am -ve but I've been involved in sexual relationship with a few over the years. Hence, I am wondering, if a HIV +ve person who knows...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Rick,I'll repost a few questions from the archives that addresses not only HIV disclosure laws, but also my personal belief that each of us, and not just those who are HIV positive, is responsible for preventing the further spread of... Read more »

Is AIDS discrimination legal?

If AIDS discrimination is illegal, what laws make it so? Are there exceptions, if so in what cases? What is concidered discremination?...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Your question doesn't specify what kind of discrimination you're thinking of, or your state, so here's a general answer: your local AIDS service organization can tell you about state and local laws concerning AIDS discrimination in... Read more »

Legal definition of: "active communicable disease?"

I am HIV+ and I was recently offered a conditional offer of employment for a school district in Florida. This offer is pending completion of certain paperwork.One of the forms I am required to submit is a Health Certificate. It reads: "This is...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Remember, we're not lawyers here, but my impression of such a question is that it's digging for TB. Your physician should be able to sign the document. HIV would not prevent you from fulfilling all of the essential functions of the job.... Read more »

Legal issues regarding aids in the workplace

Hello like many others I am doing a research paper on the legal aspect of aids in the workplace. I want to know the rights of the employers and the employees!! If you have any information regarding this matter it would be greatly appreciated....

Response from Lynne Gabriel

WorkPositive, Inc.

You will find your answers in a publication called "What About My Rights? Guidelines for Employers and Employees Living with HIV/AIDS" By Nancy Breuer (an expert on this site). The booklet is available from the National AIDS Fund. You... 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 »

How to legally find out AIDS death?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My friend's girlfriend left him and had been living with another man for two months. The man was a drug user and lived hundreds of miles away. No one knows him. Two weeks ago, the man was hospitalized for pneumonia. After a week or so, the... Read more »

legal results in...

Posted by Anonymous

This was my first post last week:

I was told I was hiv positive then later (4 months) I found out they mixed up the test results and it had shown negative. Can I sue or something? does this happen often?

Well my lawyer finally reported back there is... Read more »

WHERE CAN YOU GET GOOD LEGAL HELP !

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi! Out there, I need a good lawyer, but it's hard when you got limited resources. Is there any help you can get through the aids society or legal aid. Does anyone have any information. PLEASE LET ME KNOW ! THANK - YOU !

It's just beauitful here... Read more »

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