Govt opposes jobseekers’ HIV tests
Employers urged to end discrimination
The Labour Ministry is asking businesses to stop testing jobseekers for HIV/Aids as a part of its bid to end discriminatory practices in the workplace.
The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) says that up to 30% of people living with HIV/Aids have reported experiencing discrimination by employers due to their status, both during the recruitment process and while being employed.
In response to the figures, Labour Minister, Suchart Chomklin on Tuesday urged employers to eliminate such discriminatory practices.
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