A school teacher has HIV and the parents of many of the students have asked that their children be transferred to another teacher or school. The school board has told the teacher that he must transfer to a position where he is not in contact with the children. Which statement is true of this situation?
A) It is not discrimination because there is a safety concern for employees and students.
B) It is not discrimination because the teacher would not be able to do his job.
C) It is a violation of human rights legislation, based on physical disability.
D) It is a violation of human rights legislation, based on sex.

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HIV is considered a physical disability under human rights legislation, and to discriminate against someone with a disability is a violation of their rights. The teacher should be accommodated to the point of undue hardship, but simply transferring the burden onto the teacher when there is no evidence to suggest that they pose a safety risk or are incapable of doing their job is discriminatory. It is also not a violation of human rights legislation based on sex, as HIV affects people of all genders.

A School Teacher Has HIV and the Parents of Many