Information for Employers

The world of HIV is changing. Many people with HIV who have access to treatments are living longer and with better health. As a result, they are either staying in the workforce or returning to work when they are well. Chances are you already have someone in your workplace that has HIV – or you will in the future.

Helping employees with HIV to stay in the workforce makes sense. Many people with HIV are between 25 and 50. They are skilled and valuable employees in the prime of their working years.

HIV is often considered an “episodic disability”. That’s because periods of good health may be interrupted by periods of illness or disability. Often it is difficult to predict when these “episodes” of disability will occur or how long they will last.

But good benefits packages can help all employees, including those with HIV, to get the services and support they need to stay healthy and active. Flexible personnel policies and work options can help all your employees stay in the workforce, maintain good health and reduce their sick time. And holding on to good employees is good for business. 

This section of the website will provide you with information on:

• the issues faced by employees with HIV, and
• steps you can take to support your employees.