Research shows that cancer survivors who continue to work are as productive on the job as other workers, and most who are physically able to work do return to the workforce. But whether you’re preparing to return to an existing job or to start a new one, you may find you have questions when you get there. Perhaps you feel you are being treated unfairly at work. Knowing your rights may help ease your mind and give you the tools to advocate for yourself.
There are laws that protect your right to work and your rights in the workplace. In some cases, you must tell your employer that you have cancer in order to be protected by these laws. Your employer must protect your privacy. They cannot ask about your treatment, health, or prognosis.
The ADA forbids discrimination in any aspect of employment (hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, etc.) based on a disability or history of a disability. A disability is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, such as seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, breathing, etc. Some of the symptoms and side effects of cancer and cancer treatments are considered disabilities such as fatigue, pain, and trouble concentrating.
The ADA covers employees of state and local governments and private companies with 15 or more employees. If you have cancer, this law covers you if: 1) you choose to tell your supervisor about your...
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