HIV-positive employees are protected from wrongful dismissal; no complaints so far, says MOM

File photo showing test tubes with blood samples. MOM has not received any past complaints or appeals against wrongful dismissal based on an employee's HIV status. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - Laws are in place to protect HIV-positive local employees from wrongful dismissal, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

It added that it has not received any past complaints or appeals against wrongful dismissal on the grounds of an employee's HIV status.

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