Employment Archives

11 Oct Cancer Rights Guides for Seniors, Young Adults, and Caregivers

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Caregiving, Disability Insurance, Employment, Estate Planning, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care, Medicare, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Following a cancer diagnosis, or the diagnosis of a loved one, navigating the endless information you receive can be overwhelming. And sometimes, even finding accurate information is a challenge. We’ve developed four comprehensive Cancer Rights Guides to help you “triage” the legal and practical issues most...

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09 Aug How Often Can Your Employer Ask You to Complete FMLA Forms?

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Employment by Triage Cancer

If someone needs to take time off from work for a serious medical condition, or to care for a family member, they may have a few options. What is the FMLA? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to...

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26 Jul Work and Cancer: How to Get Help Through “Reasonable Accommodations”

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Today, we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a federal law that protects eligible individuals with disabilities against discrimination. Title I of the ADA provides protections...

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31 May Explore Triage Cancer’s Award-Winning Animated Videos

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Employment, Estate Planning, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

We understand that everyone learns differently, and that’s why we’ve created an extensive library of FREE cancer-related educational videos – perfect for visual learners. Each animated video is about five minutes long and puts complicated topics like health insurance, medical bills, rights at work, and...

03 May News You Need: Pause on Student Debt, Social Security Administration Reopening, & More

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Employment, Estate Planning, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including health insurance options, medical debt, and paid sick leave. Federal Updates Do You Have Student Loans? The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended to August 31, 2022....

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29 Mar News You Need: Help with Medical Debt, Insurance, & More

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Caregiving, COVID-19, Employment, Finances, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including medical debt, health insurance options, and paid sick leave. Federal Updates Do You Have Medical Debt? In July, the three main credit-reporting companies are changing how medical debt in...

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04 Jan Volunteer to Support the Cancer Community

Posted at 09:00h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Employment, Estate Planning, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

One of the most impactful ways to support the cancer community is by volunteering! And, if you're still looking for a New Year's resolution, volunteering more is a great one. Triage Cancer depends on dedicated volunteers all over the country to fulfill our mission of...

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30 Nov Checking for Changes to Your Social Security Statement

Posted at 09:00h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Finances by Triage Cancer

Social Security Statements have gone virtual, and it’s a reminder to check for changes that could impact your benefits! Gone are the days of the Social Security Administration sending statements to our homes. However, in the age of email and MyChart, it's likely no surprise...

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23 Nov Paid Leave for Caregivers

Posted at 18:21h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Caregiving, Employment, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

For caregivers of people with serious medical conditions, there may be options to take paid time off of work. In celebration of National Family Caregivers Month, we’re here to lay it all out for you. We’ve also put together a new Quick Guide to State...

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09 Nov Discrimination Against Caregivers at Work

Posted at 09:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Caregiving, Employment, Medical Care, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Since the pandemic hit, caregivers have complained of increased discrimination against them at work. Complaints include unfair, negative evaluations, punitive workloads, and schedule changes that forced them out of employment. What is Family Responsibilities Discrimination? Family Responsibilities Discrimination (FRD) is when an employer discriminates against an employee...