AIDS Discrimination

AIDS is a disease that has received considerable attention over the past 30 years. Many people have spread incorrect facts about this harmful disease, and it is sometimes poorly understood. Individuals with AIDS may find themselves being stigmatized by friends, coworkers, and complete strangers.

However, like people with any other disease or disability, individuals who are HIV positive or have developed AIDS are entitled to certain rights in the workplace. If you or someone you know has been a victim of AIDS discrimination in the workplace, contact the San Antonio employment lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP today at 800-681-6932.

Americans with Disabilities Act and AIDS

AIDS is often a terminal condition, and millions of people have died from the disease. With medical advancements, however, some AIDS patients have been able to manage their disease as a long-term condition and have an extended life expectancy. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, individuals who are HIV positive or have developed AIDS are protected from workplace discrimination. An employer cannot deny a person a job or promotion, or fire an employee, simply because the individual has AIDS.

The ADA mandates that employees with AIDS be treated like all other employees in terms of hiring, promotion, firing, benefits, and retirement. Individuals who have HIV but have not yet developed AIDS and do not show any outward signs of the disease are still covered under the ADA. If an employer discriminates against an employee because of his or her condition, he or she can be held accountable for disregarding the federal protections afforded to employees with AIDS under the ADA.

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For sound legal advice and assistance regarding your AIDS discrimination case, don’t hesitate to contact the San Antonio employment attorneys of Melton & Kumler, LLP today at 800-681-6932.