Q. Should an employer test a worker for HIV ?
Ans. Testing for HIV should not be required of workers. Imagine that you are a worker with HIV infection and are healthy and able to work. As far as your work is concerned, the information about the infection is private. If AIDS-related illness makes you unfit for a particular job, you should be treated in the same way as any other employee with a chronic illness. A suitable alternative job can often be arranged by the employer. The Employers in different parts of the world are beginning to deal with these problems more humanely. Their associations and workers unions can be consulted for advice.