HIV: Scary History, Statutory Response
Presented by Donald R. Barthel
February 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
When HIV first hit the headlines in the 1980s, it was a mysterious killer. Given this lack of knowledge, guesses and speculation were followed by fear, discrimination, hatred, and even violence against those even merely suspected of infection. The government, too, made HIV more problematic. As of 2026, over 60% of states maintain specific laws that criminalize or enhance penalties for behaviors of people living with HIV.
In short, keeping one’s HIV status secret may be essential…even life-saving! As such, the U.S. Constitution, California Constitution, California Law and Rules, Case Law, and WCAB Policies have either been interpreted as protecting against distribution of such information or written to specifically address its circulation. Not fully aware of these? You face a minefield.
MCLE Credits:
1 hour of minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) will be provided to California workers’ compensation attorneys (must provide your state bar number upon registering).
CE Credits:
1 hour of continuing education credit will be provided for workers’ compensation adjusters in California.
Webinar Instructions:
Registration through Zoom is required; please use the link above. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Questions? Email Tammey Welty at twelty@bradfordbarthel.com