What is AIDS Employment Discrimination?
AIDS employment discrimination can include unfair treatment of an individual with AIDS or HIV involving: • Hiring • Firing • Job interviews and job application procedures • Training and promotionsDo People with AIDS and HIV have Legal Protection against Discrimination? People with AIDS and HIV are protected against discrimination nationwide by both state and federal laws. Although the state protections vary, the federal laws protect people everywhere in the country. The major federal laws that protect persons with HIV and AIDS are the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),and the Equal Employment Opportunity Laws (EEOP). People with AIDS and HIV are protected by the ADA and EEOP even if they are not presently sick at all. What Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guarantee People with AIDS and HIV? The ADA guarantees equal rights and opportunities to all people with disabilities, including AIDS and HIV. These equal opportunities include: • Employment • Transportation • State
