Legal Assistance

If you or a loved one has cancer, workplace protections including job protected leave and protection from discrimination help ensure you can prioritize the time and care needed for recovery without worrying about job security. For cancer survivors, workplace protections may help as you address challenges from lingering physical and mental impacts.

When you work, you get an income along with other important benefits like health insurance. Working also gives you a feeling of self-esteem. But when you have cancer, you may run into some blocks along the way to finding and keeping a job. This can lead to problems with paying bills and getting enough health insurance. The Americans with Disabilities Act provides protections for diagnosed cancer patients against workplace discrimination. Understanding your rights is important and the resources listed are dedicated to helping cancer patients understand their legal rights and protections.