HIV/Aids policy
As a large-scale employer, the Group recognises that
the HIV/Aids pandemic is likely to have an impact on
Mvelaphanda Group, its businesses and operations. Certain
of the Group’s businesses are reporting increased levels
of staff illness, absenteeism and employee deaths. This
has a negative impact on occupational health/safety and
employee productivity, employee benefit costs and staff
morale.
The Group has accordingly adopted a life-threatening diseases policy aimed at
preventing discrimination against HIV-positive employees in the workplace, who
will be assisted to remain healthy and productive for as long as possible. This
policy lays down universally accepted guidelines regarding HIV testing, confidentiality
of medical information and disclosure of HIV status. All employees are briefed
on the rights of those suffering from HIV/Aids or other life-threatening diseases,
and sufferers of these illnesses are referred to independent medical and counselling
service providers when needed.
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