Email 351: Employment Concerns

Hi pozzie good morning! 

i had may HIV screening test last May 2,2013 and it is reactive. and they advised me to wait for 21 days for the confirmation. right now im just staying at home because i have pneumonia.

i have  a lot of questions in mind, can i still work?or will they still hire me if they found out that im infected?

thanks and more power

GOD Bless.

POZZIEPINOY'S RESPONSE

Hi.

Thank you for your email.

Regarding your concern, of course you can still work. However, focus on getting your pneumonia treatment first. Once you are are well, then you can focus on going back to work. 

For PLHIV's. there is protection against discrimination in the work place. Also, in getting a job, the HIV test is not a requirement for employment here in the country. You can check this out for more information: 

RA 8504

I hope I was able to answer your concern. Please feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy