Section 19: Compensation

(1)
Subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, an employee or client who becomes infected with HIV in the course of employment or receiving a service shall be entitled to compensation :
Provided that an employer or provider of service is not liable for HIV infection arising from an act not done for the purpose of, and in connection with, the employer's or service provider's business or trade.
(2)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this Section, an employer or service provider shall not be liable to pay compensation under this Act if it is proved that the infection resulted from the willful act of self-injury or gross negligence of the employee or client.
(3)
An employer or service provider shall take reasonable steps to assist employees or clients with the application for compensation benefits including-
(a)
providing information to affected employees or clients on the procedures that will need to be followed in order to qualify for a compensation claim; and
(b)
assisting with the collection of information which will assist in proving that employees or clients were occupationally exposed to HIV infection.