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TUC calls for employers to introduce HIV and AIDS policies
The TUC wants employers to introduce clear and effective HIV and AIDS policies in the workplace. With the support of the National Aids Trust, the TUC has published new advice, Dealing with HIV and AIDS in the workplace, on its Worksmart website. The launch coincided with the 1 December World AIDS Day. The new online guide explains: how to break down existing pr...
News | 6 Dec 2004
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TUC launches campaign against HIV discrimination
...unch the leaflet at an event with CEO of the National AIDS Trust Deborah Jack on Monday, said: "With a year on year increase in the numbers of people with HIV in the UK, and with the majority of those of working age, there is no room for complacency among employers. That is why the TUC calls for an HIV and AIDS policy to be adopted in all workplaces."The new leaflet and posters will help unions and employers to work together to introduce policies and procedures to end prejudice and discrimination, and to help those living with HIV to enjoy full working lives."
News | 3 Dec 2007
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Employees ‘perceived’ to have HIV face workplace discrimination
...actually we hear of many cases where this has happened. Employers and service providers have discriminated against others just because they ‘think’ they have HIV. All HIV discrimination has to stop. Other countries have closed this loophole and so should we.” All employers should consider HIV and AIDS workplace discrimination and have policies and procedures in place covering the issue. Simply, this is because there is no way of knowing if any of your employees are HIV positive; a HIV positive person has no obligation to disclose their condition to their employer. There are only very few circums...
News | 12 Mar 2007
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World AIDS Day – The effect on the workplace
...ioned by the National AIDS Trust, suggests that one in three people do not realise that workplace HIV discrimination is illegal, and, despite growing numbers of people infected with HIV, people are less aware of how HIV is transmitted than they were five years ago. All employers should consider HIV and AIDS workplace discrimination and have policies and procedures in place. Simply, this is because there is no way of knowing if any of your employees are HIV positive; a HIV positive person has no obligation to disclose their condition to their employer. There are only very few circumstances and jobs whe...
News | 1 Dec 2006
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Sex discrimination: joint and several liability
... they have knowingly aided another person in an act of discrimination. [The May issue of Workplace Magazine will be looking in detail at discrimination in the workplace, considering: sex discrimination and questioning if the Sex Discrimination Act is outdated, sexual orientation discrimination, HIV and AIDS related discrimination, and positive discrimination and recruitment policies. All of the articles consider what an employer’s responsibilities are under the law as well as offering practical guidance and information to avoid discrimination in the workplace. Members of Workplace Law Network receiv...
Case | 12 Apr 2006
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HIV discrimination in the workplace still rife
...of ignorance which must be addressed through workplace HIV policies and training." In the May issue of Workplace Law Magazine we will be looking in detail at HIV in the workplace. The article considers issues such as: an employer's new obligations under the Discrimination Act 2005, recruitment, HIV and AIDS policies, common misconceptions and whether a HIV positive employee has to disclose their condition to their employer. The article also contains advice from Nicola Douglas of the National Aids Trust. more info»
News | 7 Apr 2006
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World Aids Day
Aids/HIV Discrimination Thursday is World AIDS Day, an annual event that raises awareness of HIV and AIDS related issues. Changes in the law mean that employers have increased responsibility to protect against discrimination involving employees with HIV or AIDS. The DDA makes it unlawful to treat a disabled employee or job applicant less favourably than any other employee, and requires the empl...
News | 28 Nov 2005
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HIV-related stigma and discrimination in the workplace - new report
On 11 January 2005, the All Party Parliamentary Group on HIV and AIDS (APPGA) hosted the launch of a new report at the House of Commons, revealing that fear of dismissal prevents many people disclosing HIV status to employers. The report, Outsider Status, commissioned by the National AIDS Trust, examines the extent to which stigma and discrimination affect gay men...
News | 1 Feb 2005
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HIV/Aids/Hepatitis
We will be discussing the issue of HIV and AIDS in the May issue of Workplace Law Magazine, due out on 26 April. The article looks in depth at how to put an HIV policy in place, issues surrounding recruitment, whether employees have a duty to disclose the condition, as well as some of the common fears and misconceptions surrounding the virus....
Comment | 7 Apr 2006
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Cultural change needed on HIV in the workplace
The findings of the first major piece of research to be conducted into the working experiences of people living with HIV have been published this week by NAT (the National AIDS Trust). The research shows that the health effects of HIV are having little impact on people’s ability to work thanks to improvements in treatment. However, stigma surrounding HIV still creates barriers in the workplace. The researchers sur...
News | 26 Aug 2009
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HIV-positive employees still face barriers in recruitment
Since the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) was passed in 2005, employees living with HIV have been protected from discrimination in the workplace from the moment of diagnosis. Two years on, many employers and people living with HIV are still uncertain of what this change in legislation means. Many employers in the UK are unaware that people living with HIV are now covered by the DD...
News | 21 Mar 2007
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EU guidelines brought in to protect health workers
...ld take the initiative and start using safer needles and adopting the new prevention guidelines across the UK now. “Sadly health workers have died as a result of accidents involving needles. Such injuries cause enormous distress and lead to potentially life threatening diseases such as hepatitis, HIV and AIDS. The cost of providing safer needles is minimal -especially when you add together the cost of treating someone with a needlestick injury - tests, post-exposure treatment, time off and compensation - and all this is nothing compared to the human misery caused by this type of injury.” If the fram...
News | 15 Jun 2009
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HIV / AIDS Mentioned in Policies and Procedures
In most cases there is no justification to mention HIV/AIDS. There are very few exceptions, for example clinical workers doing 'exposure-prone procedures' where there is a risk of passing infection to patients, and employees travelling overseas to countries that still have restrictions for those with HIV. If you don't need to mention it, just remove ...
Comment | 4 Oct 2010
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HIV / AIDS Mentioned in Policies and Procedures
We've been reviewing our P & Ps and have been advised that the specific mention of HIV / AIDS policy is neither appropriate or legal. In these days of equality law seeming to cover all health related issues it does look to me as though removing the clause would be preferable, but should we then re-issue to all staff to make it legal. All advice gratefully received.
Comment | 1 Oct 2010
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The sex issue
... issue of positive discrimination. 17 Access v. egress: the 18 inclusive environment dilemma HIV discrimination 20 Mark Hillier looks at the difficulties and questions raised by providing disabled access. The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 placed new responsibilities on employers to prevent HIV and AIDS related discrimination in the workplace. Katy Brown asks: are you doing enough? LEGAL UPDATE Case law 24 Legal experts offer employers their advice on recent case law Clinic 31 Is it an employer's responsibility to make sure employees take a rest break? Technical guidance 26 Analysis 34 P24 In...
Magazine issue | 1 May 2006
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HIV/Aids/Hepatitis
Hi Vicky, As you correctly state if an employee etc voluntarily discloses to you that they have a blood borne virus (BBV) such as HIV or hepatitis, under the data protection act this information is in strict confidence. You are not allowed to inform anyone else, like your sub-contractors, of the condition unless you have the express permission of the person involved. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Ma...
Comment | 3 Apr 2006
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HIV/Aids/Hepatitis
I am aware that there is no duty to report (on the individual's part) if they have a blood borne disease. However, if an individual volunteers the information, is there a duty to disclose to others? Personally, I think not (obviously unless necessary to protect others health and safety). I have considered this question under Health and Safety at Work Act, Disability Discrimination Act and Data Protection Act but cannot find any specific reference to it. Data Protection states that if an individual volunteers information about health, it is "personal sensitive informa...
Comment | 3 Apr 2006
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Pre-employment health questionnaires could be banned
...the Government has listened to NAT’s concerns and that the Equality Bill will prohibit the use of pre-employment health questionnaires, bringing the UK into line with international best practice around recruitment and disability. "Many employers do not realise that someone living with HIV can have an active career and be an asset to their organisation – even if they are the best candidate for the job, people are turned down because employers makes incorrect assumptions about their health. In a difficult economic climate and with a reformed benefits system it is more importa...
News | 22 Jan 2010
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Bishops call for change to Equality Bill
...say that, whilst some of your earlier posts have had an element of reasoned argument about them, your last two have descended into outright homophobia. In talking about homosexual people, you use the words "deviant" and "perverted". Those are pretty offensive terms. You link the spread of AIDS/HIV with homosexual people - I'm no expert but understand that the greatest spread has come about through heterosexual sex - particularly male use of prostitutes in the developing world. You describe the placing of children with adoptive same-sex parents as "state sponsored child abuse". Given the ri...
Comment | 11 Feb 2010
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Bishops call for change to Equality Bill
... can see how such brainwashed children will help in furthering the agenda of the group mentioned above I’m at a complete loss as to what possible benefit this can be to either the baby or society in general. It’s undeniable that homosexual activity is a significant factor in spreading the aids/HIV virus across the world. Please tell me how promoting and encouraging greater participation in homosexual activities can possibly be a benefit to mankind. Am I as far out of touch as Martin implies or are the rest of you gagged on this issue for fear of being labelled some form of ‘phobic.
Comment | 9 Feb 2010
