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Article

13 Mar 2013

Author:
Jeannette I. Andrade, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Q.C. ordinance penalizes discrimination against people with HIV [Philippines]

Quezon City Council has passed a measure that would protect workers infected with…HIV…in the workplace, and discriminatory employers face revocation of their business permits and licenses…The draft…defines discrimination as “Any act that may degrade human dignity….” The Quezon City Council considers HIV/AIDS as a public health emergency where the workplace is key to its prevention…Under the ordinance…it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee or a job applicant who “is perceived, suspected or confirmed to (be) infected with HIV…” The measure…prohibits employers from requiring compulsory HIV testing of job applicants or current employees….[P]rivate employers…are directed to develop, implement, evaluate and fund an HIV/AIDS education and information program for all…workers.