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	The NHRC said requiring people to take a blood test could adversely affect people who do this, plus their families, both economically and socially.&nbsp;</div>
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	The agency was responding to complaints from the many people who say they were asked to undergo a test for HIV before they could be hired.&nbsp;</div>
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	The problem is people found to be HIVpositive are often stigmatised and discriminated against, the office said.</div>
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	It has called on relevant agencies to stop the practice.&nbsp;</div>
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	Tairjing Siriphanich, a National Human Rights Commissioner, said there was no reason for businesses to test prospective employees for HIV, as the virus had no affect on how someone performed professionally.</div>
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	The Nation</div>

Job applicants should not be forced to do blood tests for HIV: Rights body

The National Human Rights Commission has condemned businesses that require job applicants to be tested for HIV, saying the move is a "clear violation of human rights".