The Department of Labour has published a Code of good Practice on Key aspects of HIV and Employment. This Code gives employers and trade unions guidelines to ensure that people who are HIV-positive are not unfairly discriminated against in the workplace. This includes provisions dealing with:

This includes provisions dealing with:

• Creating a non-discriminatory work environment
• HIV testing, confidentiality and disclosure
• Providing equitable employee benefits
• Dismissals
• Managing grievance procedures

The Code also provides guidelines for employers, employees and trade unions on how to manage HIV/AIDS in the workplace.

For a copy of the Code, see the website: www.labour.gov.za and search under ‘Legislation’.