HIV AND AIDS POLICY

 

• Our organization will not and does not discriminate against colleagues or applicants having, perceived as having, living with or otherwise affected by HIV or AIDS.
• We treat HIV/AIDS the same as other illnesses in terms of all of our employee policies and benefits, including health and life insurance, disability benefits and leaves of absence.
• In accordance with applicable laws, we provide reasonable work accommodations when needed for qualified individuals.
• All colleagues must adhere to our non-discrimination policy. Colleagues who refuse to work with, withhold services from, harass or otherwise discriminate against another colleague because of his/her having HIV/AIDS, being perceived as having, living with HIV/AIDS, or being otherwise affected by HIV/AIDS, will be subject to discipline and/or other corrective actions.
• We encourage routine, confidential, voluntary testing and counseling as part of its education and awareness programs.
• HIV and AIDS are treated confidentially as medical conditions, in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• We do not require colleagues, their dependents, job applicants or other third parties to undergo HIV testing as a condition of employment or receipt of benefits.