OSISA HIV and AIDS workplace policy

OSISA's HIV and AIDS workplace policy has been written to ensure a respectful and supportive environment in which all staff can access information and services related to HIV and AIDS. The policy exists to:

• minimise the possibility of HIV infection for OSISA staff, their partners and dependents;
• ensure a supportive work environment for staff infected and affected by HIV and AIDS;
  
• create an environment that respects the rights of employees and the employer, and sets out the relevant conditions of service as they might relate to an employee with HIV and AIDS;
• manage and mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on the work of OSISA;
• eliminate stigma and discrimination in the workplace on the basis of real or perceived HIV status, or vulnerability to HIV infection;
• ensure that employees openly living with HIV and AIDS are treated in a non-discriminatory manner that avoids moral judgement and instead are supported and given compassion and respect.
  

The policy will be made available here for other organisations to adapt and use.