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What if my partner, someone I live with or someone in my family has AIDS or HIV? Can I be fired, denied a job, or have my job changed?
Probably not. Again, first find out if your job is covered by
the law (see the answers to the first question). If it is, you
can't be fired, denied a job, or have your job changed
because you have a partner, friend or family member with
AIDS or HIV.
Can I take time off to help take care of my
partner or family member with AIDS or HIV?
Many employers will let you do this, at least for a while.
Many won't pay you while you are off, although some will
let you use your sick leave. If an employer lets other people
use sick leave or take unpaid leave to take care of partners
and family members who are sick, they can't refuse
because the family member has AIDS or HIV. But the rules
on same-sex and unmarried opposite-sex partners can be
a little tricky. In most places, even though a company lets
you take time off to take care of a husband or wife, the
company doesn't have to let you take time off to care for
your partner.
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