Reform To The HIV Law That Amends Articles Of The Labor Code

The recent amendment to HIV Law number 7771, includes amendments to some articles of the Labor Code. Subsection j) is added to article 70, subsection f) of article 71 is eliminated; subsection m) is added to article 81, subsection k) to article 83, and article 404 is amended.

Article 70: Employers cannot:

10. Request HIV tests for the purpose of hiring or remaining at work. When health tests are required, it may include hematological tests (blood tests) only if there is a medical criterion...