Like any other employee, you have rights in the workplace. Human rights laws in Canada offer protection against discrimination at work based on disability, including one’s HIV-positive status. Federal and provincial laws also protect your privacy.
Laws and how they apply in the workplace vary from one province to another and depend on who you work for (e.g. for a federal agency or a private business) or whether you are unionized.
This info sheet is meant to provide general legal information about your rights in the workplace. To know
how the law applies to your situation you will need to seek legal advice. You can also connect with the relevant human rights commission in your province, a privacy commissioner (or ombudsman), or your union to get more information.
The law can change over time. This guide was written in January 2026, so you may want to check with a lawyer or legal clinic to get the most up-to-date information.