HIV/AIDS workplace policy

IndiGo understands the seriousness of the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) epidemic and acknowledges that AIDS is a chronic and life-threatening disease with social, economic and human rights implications.

The objective of this policy is to reinforce that IndiGo is an equal opportunity employer and thereby provide a set of guidelines for developing a non-discriminatory and inclusive workplace where employees feel respected irrespective of their actual or perceived HIV status.

• HIV/ AIDS Workplace policy applies to all the employees of IndiGo including the employees working as contractual employees, trainees, interns and Consultants and job applicants.
  
• The policy is effective from November 1, 2017.
  

Following guidelines will be applicable for the management of employees/ job applicants infected with HIV/ AIDS.  

• IndiGo as an equal opportunity employer, shall not insist on compulsory HIV testing or screening of job applicants during the pre-employment medical test or anytime during the course of their employment without informed written consent and pre-test counseling.
  
• No discrimination shall be allowed against an employee infected with HIV/ AIDS regarding Job application, promotions, training, transfers, or any other privilege or employment benefit applicable within the same job classification.
  
• HIV infection would not be a cause for termination of employment as IndiGo acknowledges the desire and the ability of HIV-positive employees to work. The infected employees shall be allowed to work as long as they are able to perform their duties in accordance with the job requirements, with reasonable accommodation.
  
• IndiGo does not require the employees/ job applicants to disclose their HIV status, except, on a purely voluntary basis. Details of employees/ job applicants confirmed to have AIDS or to be HIV positive shall be kept strictly confidential.
  
• IndiGo will not tolerate any form of stigmatization of employees/ job applicants based on their actual or perceived HIV status and shall promote solidarity, care and support for the employees infected with HIV/ AIDS.
  
• Any grievance or concern related to stigmatization or discrimination of HIV/ AIDS-infected employees may be reported to Sushovit Mishra (Complaint Officer) at sushovit.mishra@goindigo.in The Compliance Committee will conduct an investigation and accordingly take necessary action.
  
• The Complaint Officer shall comply with the data protection measures in accordance with the provisions of section 11 of the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control Act 2017, for Establishments) (Rule 13).
  
• This policy is being revised in pursuant to/ in accordance with the Model Policy of HIV and AIDS Policy for Establishment 2022.