Testing current employees can be voluntary or, it could be imposed by the employer. If testing is imposed, this may constitute a serious breach of enforced dismissal. This could also constitute an unlawful assult. Testing done voluntarily or forced, disclosing or withholding information relating to testing needs to be established. H.I.V. infection is not sufficient grounds for dismissal.
Infected employees can continue to work for as long as they are able.
Employees with H.I.V. can request sick leave or annual leave or leave without pay for treatment, or recuperation from a H.I.V. related illness. The ACTU believes that educating workers will help prevent the spread of the virus in the workplace. Protection of Union members of high risk groups from discrimination in the workplace. The need for educational programmes within the workplace to raise awareness and better understanding of H.I.V. and A.I.D.S. is extremely necessary. Understanding H.I.V. helps prevent its wide spread.