Does my boss or company have to give me different hours or special treatment if I have AIDS or HIV?
Probably, but the more special treatment you need, the
tougher it is to get. Your boss or company has to make small
changes to your job as long as you can still do the important
parts of the job. So, for example, if you need to see your doctor
at what is usually work time, your boss has to let you unless
the job has to be done at that particular time. The bigger your
company, the more likely it is that the company will have to
adjust. The bigger the changes you need, the more likely it is
that the company won't have to adjust.
To get time off, do I have to tell my boss or
company I have AIDS or HIV?
Maybe not. You can say you have a medical condition, and
that your doctor will back you up in a note. Lots of companies
don't want more information. Some laws say that they
can't ask for more.
What if I am so sick, I can't do the job?
Your company or boss doesn't have to give you a job or
keep you in a job if you can't do that job. There is a national
law (the Family Medical Leave Act) that might require the
company to keep the job open for you until you can return
to work, at least for a few months. In some places, the
company may have to keep paying you for a while. If you
can't work, you should consider applying for disability.
Some jobs have private disability insurance. Many states
do, and you should apply for Social Security. Your nearest
AIDS/HIV agency should be able to help you figure this out.