Employment Archives

26 Jan Cancer & Employment: International Series – Canada

Posted at 14:59h in Employment by Triage Cancer

After years of advocating for a national disabilities act in Canada, the calls from disability-rights activists and persons with disabilities have been answered. Carla Qualtrough, minister of sport and persons with disabilities, initiated a pending national act for people with disabilities that will be enacted sometime...

10 Jan Getting Back to Work: Ticket to Work Program

Posted at 12:25h in Disability Insurance, Employment by Triage Cancer

If you are receiving disability benefits because of a cancer diagnosis, you may be considering going back to work. You may even be eager to get back to the normalcy of working. As Americans, we get a great sense of worth and identity from our...

10 Nov Cancer & Employment: International Series – China

Posted at 10:23h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Navigating employment after a cancer diagnosis is a challenges issue for many employees because of the balance between money, time, and abilities. In the US, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides legal protection against employment discrimination and access to reasonable accommodations. While the ADA is...

03 Nov How to Find Legal Assistance

Posted at 11:02h in Advocacy, Disability Insurance, Employment, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer tries to give you information to help you navigate the system without an attorney, but sometimes you may need more help. It can be overwhelming, on top of everything else, to try and figure out where to find a reputable attorney. Here are...

01 Nov Medical Certification – Don’t Let It Disclose For You

Posted at 10:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

If you choose to keep completely mum about your cancer diagnosis at work, you’ll be in good company. Grover Cleveland had a surgery for oral cancer in 1893, while serving as President of the United States, and nobody heard anything about it until 1917. President...

16 Aug Medical Marijuana: A Guide to Navigating Employment

Posted at 08:47h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Employment by Triage Cancer

A few months ago, we posted a blog about the legal and practical issues of medical marijuana. This blog follows up on the challenges facing employees who are using medical marijuana to address their side effects from cancer treatment. Legal Cases, Updated Laws, and Employment Issues Currently,...

26 Jul Cancer & Employment: International Series – Japan

Posted at 09:13h in Employment by Triage Cancer

There are endless questions to think about when it comes to employment after a cancer diagnosis. But perhaps the most important question is one that is out of one’s control: will my country protect and support me in the workplace? In the US, the Americans...

09 Jun Supporting Co-workers with Cancer

Posted at 08:21h in Employment, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

by Ann Fry, MSW, PCC The best companies view their employees as appreciable assets, central to a company’s value proposition. But even the best companies, the ones that provide their employees with the most fertile ground for professional growth and increased contribution, are affected by the...

08 Mar Join us in Chicago, on Friday, April 8th

Posted at 08:30h in Disability Insurance, Employment, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

For the third year in a row, Cancer and Careers will travel to the Windy City to host a free, daylong event focused on the challenges working people with cancer face in their efforts to balance treatment/recovery and employment. Cancer and Careers' Chief Mission Officer Rebecca...

01 Mar Can’t Afford to Take Time Off?

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

A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of unexpected expenses. And if you have to take time off work, how do you still pay your bills? Disability insurance can help you manage the costs of a cancer diagnosis. However, navigating the various disability insurance options can...