Charities and employers call for an end to HIV discrimination at work
Charities and employers call for an end to HIV discrimination at work
In advance of the change in disability discrimination law on 5 December, Ensuring Positive Futures (EPF), a consortium of HIV charities and partners, are inviting employers to attend an event to help raise awareness about HIV issues in the workplace and address discrimination against people living with HIV.
On 5 December, amendments to the Disability Discrimination Act come into force, which for the first time will outlaw discrimination against people living with HIV from the moment of diagnosis. Previously, the Act covered people from when they experienced symptoms of HIV infection. However, HIV discrimination often occurs directly after diagnosis because of myths and misinformation about how HIV is transmitted.
Timed to complement the World AIDS Day events being launched around the world, the event on 28 November will bring together employers, trade unions and HIV charities to discuss HIV issues in the work place, including employers’ obligations under the law, and how to avoid losing the valuable skills of people living with HIV because of discrimination.
The EPF initiative assists people living with HIV with issues, such as dealing with discrimination and building the confidence and skills to get back into or stay in work. EPF also works with employers, offering advice and guidance on making the workplace a safe and supportive place for people living with HIV and ensuring fair employment practice.
HIV in the Workplace – Moving the Agenda Forward
Christina Earl, Employer Development Manager at UK Coalition of People Living with HIV and AIDS (UKC) said, “This event will be an opportunity for organizations to find out how they can be involved in fighting workplace HIV discrimination. We will have a number of powerful speakers, including people living with HIV who will be telling their own personal stories illustrating the need for policies and practices to be in place before they are needed.”
Nicola Douglas, Senior Policy Officer at the National AIDS Trust commented, “With the update to disability discrimination law coming into force, all employers will want to be confident that they are informed about the changes. This event will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more and network with other employers who are at the forefront of good practice in workplace equality initiatives.”
For more information visit:
www.e-pf.org.uk
In advance of the change in disability discrimination law on 5 December, Ensuring Positive Futures (EPF), a consortium of HIV charities and partners, are inviting employers to attend an event to help raise awareness about HIV issues in the workplace and address discrimination against people living with HIV.
On 5 December, amendments to the Disability Discrimination Act come into force, which for the first time will outlaw discrimination against people living with HIV from the moment of diagnosis. Previously, the Act covered people from when they experienced symptoms of HIV infection. However, HIV discrimination often occurs directly after diagnosis because of myths and misinformation about how HIV is transmitted.
Timed to complement the World AIDS Day events being launched around the world, the event on 28 November will bring together employers, trade unions and HIV charities to discuss HIV issues in the work place, including employers’ obligations under the law, and how to avoid losing the valuable skills of people living with HIV because of discrimination.
The EPF initiative assists people living with HIV with issues, such as dealing with discrimination and building the confidence and skills to get back into or stay in work. EPF also works with employers, offering advice and guidance on making the workplace a safe and supportive place for people living with HIV and ensuring fair employment practice.
HIV in the Workplace – Moving the Agenda Forward
Christina Earl, Employer Development Manager at UK Coalition of People Living with HIV and AIDS (UKC) said, “This event will be an opportunity for organizations to find out how they can be involved in fighting workplace HIV discrimination. We will have a number of powerful speakers, including people living with HIV who will be telling their own personal stories illustrating the need for policies and practices to be in place before they are needed.”
Nicola Douglas, Senior Policy Officer at the National AIDS Trust commented, “With the update to disability discrimination law coming into force, all employers will want to be confident that they are informed about the changes. This event will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more and network with other employers who are at the forefront of good practice in workplace equality initiatives.”
For more information visit:
www.e-pf.org.uk
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