Age Correspondent New Delhi Nov. 2: In an effort to protect the rights of HIV positive job seekers and those already employed, a government policy document has asserted that their HIV sc-reening should not be req-uired at the time of giving jobs or extending other benefits. The government policy document “HIV/AIDS and the world of work” has stated that “if such screening is undertaken then employers may do anonymous study in accordance with professional ethics and workers should be consulted and informed before it is done.” The document has been jointly prepared by Union labour and employment ministry and National AIDS Control Organisation. Sources stated that the document has been prepared in the backdrop of swelling migrant labour population in the country. The policy document has stated that there was no justification for asking job applicants or workers to disclose HIV-related personal information.
Govt rules no screening for HIV+ job aspirants
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