Managing AIDS in the workplace

Because of the AIDS epidemic and the protections afforded individuals with AIDS under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are well advised to ensure compliance under applicable law to reduce exposure to employee claims of discrimination and to efficiently manage workplace issues ass...

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Published in:Employee relations law journal 1993-06, Vol.19 (1), p.53
Main Authors: Esposito, M D, Myers, J E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - economics
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - prevention & control
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - transmission
AIDS
AIDS (Disease)
AIDS (Disease) in the workplace
Americans with Disabilities Act 1990-US
Compliance
Disabled Persons - legislation & jurisprudence
Employers
Employment
Employment, Supported - legislation & jurisprudence
Health Education
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Labor law
Laws, regulations and rules
Liability, Legal
Occupational Exposure - legislation & jurisprudence
Occupational Exposure - prevention & control
Occupational hazards
Organizational Policy
Personnel Management - legislation & jurisprudence
Personnel Management - methods
Personnel policies
Planning Techniques
Safety training
United States
Work environment
Workplace
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Summary:Because of the AIDS epidemic and the protections afforded individuals with AIDS under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are well advised to ensure compliance under applicable law to reduce exposure to employee claims of discrimination and to efficiently manage workplace issues associated with AIDS. Employers should implement AIDS policies and programs designed to educate their workforce to reduce the spread of AIDS and to clear up any misunderstandings about the disease which could wreak havoc in the workplace. This article summarizes suggested action steps for employers and outside resources to consult for guidance.
ISSN:0098-8898