A cancer diagnosis often brings up questions on how to navigate work and cancer. Regardless of if you are working through treatment or returning to work after taking some time off for treatment, you may have access to federal, state, and employer protections. This webinar will address the relevant laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state laws, and disclosure and privacy protections.

With cancer treatment often comes side effects. These physical, cognitive, and emotional changes can present challenges at work and in school. This webinar will discuss the practical and legal tools that exist to minimize challenges and cope with side effects.

Disclosure of a cancer diagnosis is a personal decision and there may be ramifications of disclosing. This webinar will discus the psychological aspects of disclosure decisions, the employment rights associated with disclosure, and other aspects to consider of disclosure.

Understanding how federal and state laws, employer policies, and disability insurance work together is key to being able to take time off work, maintain an income, and protect one's job and employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. There are also options for caregivers who need to take time off work. This session will cover the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family & Medical Leave Act, state leave laws, and disability insurance options, and explain how they can work together.

Get the latest updates on federal, state, and local laws that have an impact on the cancer community, including medical marijuana, death with dignity, and paid leave.