Pre-employment Physical Hiv Test

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Pre-employment physical

I've been offered a job with a Florida County government office. I'mgoing to have to take a pre-employment physical. If they test for HIVand my test is positive, may the results be reported to the employer,or would it just be reported that...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act your prospective employer is entitled to conduct a preemployment physical (after you've received a conditional job offer) to determine your fitness for the job. If your HIV condition will interfere... Read more »

pre-employment physical for flight attendant HIV+

During the physical examination, the doctor makes you tell all meds your currently taking. When... Read more »

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facing pre employment physical. quick question

I'm facing a pre-employment physical for a desk job. I prefer my own physicians and am rather... Read more »

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Singapore Health Minister Supports HIV Testing for Pregnant Women, Considers Mandatory Pre-Marital HIV Testing

Singapore Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan said he supports compulsory HIV testing for pregnant women and is considering requiring couples to get tested for the virus before being married, Channel NewsAsia reports ( Channel NewsAsia , 12/4). Last... Read more »

AIDS Law Project to Sue South African National Defence Forces for Rejecting HIV-Positive Individuals for Employment

The South African AIDS advocacy group AIDS Law Project plans to sue the South African National Defence Forces on behalf of several individuals who were rejected for employment in the military because of their HIV-positive status, SAPA/News24.com ... Read more »

Aging With HIV

Several of the physical symptoms and illnesses related to HIV disease and its treatment -- such as fatigue, weight changes, memory loss, depression, and atherosclerosis -- mimic typical age-related health problems. It is estimated that at least 10%... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kenya Plans to Ban AIDS Testing by Employers

Kenyan health authorities will ban preemployment HIV testing in accordance with guidelines to be published in six months, according to a local report. Preemployment screening is a common practice in Kenya, ostensibly for medical insurance purposes.... Read more »

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pre employment drug screen

Posted by chrgd71, 2 Replies

i am going for a new job. its one i REALLY want. i have been on meds for 7 months now, sustiva/truvada. all the info i can find states that i will probably show a false positive because of the sustiva. has anyone else had to deal with this? how... Read more »

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 »

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 »

Pre-cum, testing, etc....

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Pre-cum has a higher concentration of HIV than semen. It's been studied under the microscope. That's why they warn against any type of unprotected oral sex as well. Doesn't matter if the guy cums are not....if you have an "opening", the more... Read more »

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