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  • Title: Case studies of workplace discrimination.
    Journal: S Afr Labour Bull; 1995 Nov; 19(5):20-1. PubMed ID: 12320238.
    Abstract:
    Presented are statements by two South Africans who were, in the first case, denied employment and, in the second case, dismissed from employment as a result of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The first citizen, a 23-year-old married man from Cape Town, had been employed for four years as a temporary assistant constable with the South African Police. He was informed that, to secure a permanent position, he would have to resume training at the Police Training College. This, in turn, required an HIV test paid for by the applicant. When the test was positive, this individual was informed he would have to relinquish his uniformed status and was offered a civilian position as a gardener. A letter from this man's personal physician stating he is medically able to work was ignored. The second citizen, a 22-year-old single mother, was dismissed from her position with a fast food chain after one year's employment. Weeks prior to her dismissal, all employees had been mandated to take a test for tuberculosis. There was no mention on the consent form that blood would also be screened for HIV. Although this employee did not have tuberculosis, she was HIV-positive. Her employer stated that it was unsafe for HIV-infected individuals to handle food.
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