Working life and HIV
HIV does not affect your skills or your right to work.
Key points
- HIV does not affect your skills or your right to work.
- Mandatory HIV testing to obtain a job is often illegal.
- Your HIV status is private: you are not required to inform your employer.
You have the right to:
- Equal treatment at work.
- Reasonable accommodations if needed (leave, adapted schedules).
- Medical confidentiality.
Support and Resources
If you need support or have experienced discrimination, there are resources available to help you.