{"id":10480,"date":"2026-09-26T09:36:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T09:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chhedaconsultancyservices.com\/?p=10480"},"modified":"2026-09-26T09:36:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T09:36:20","slug":"hiv-aids-workplace-policy-key-compliance-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chhedaconsultancyservices.com\/?p=10480","title":{"rendered":"HIV & AIDS Workplace Policy \u2013 Key Compliance Points"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The HIV and AIDS Policy for Establishments, 2022<\/strong> provides guidelines to create a safe, confidential and non-discriminatory workplace for people living with HIV. The policy applies to establishments across sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/th>Requirement<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Non-discrimination<\/strong><\/td>No discrimination based on actual or perceived HIV status<\/td><\/tr>
HIV Test<\/strong><\/td>Cannot be made a pre-condition for employment<\/td><\/tr>
Confidentiality<\/strong><\/td>HIV-related information must be kept confidential<\/td><\/tr>
Complaints Officer<\/strong><\/td>Establishments with 100 or more persons<\/strong> should designate one<\/td><\/tr>
Healthcare establishments<\/strong><\/td>20 or more persons<\/strong> \u2013 Complaints Officer<\/td><\/tr>
Employee awareness<\/strong><\/td>Regular awareness\/training should be provided<\/td><\/tr>
Data protection<\/strong><\/td>HIV-related records must be securely maintained<\/td><\/tr>
Complaint timeline<\/strong><\/td>Generally within 3 months<\/strong>, with possible extension of another 3 months<\/td><\/tr>
Grievance mechanism<\/strong><\/td>Complaint can be made to the Complaints Officer or State Ombudsman<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The policy specifically requires employers to prevent discrimination, maintain confidentiality and provide a grievance redressal mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n