On Friday, we posted this blog, News You Need During Covid-19: Taxes, Student Loans, Work, & Insurance with some key information for the cancer community and beyond, about taxes, insurance, work, and more. Things are changing rapidly, so we also want to share this article with...
Q: How can I request to work from home as an ADA reasonable accommodation with the health threat of Covid-19? I can work efficiently from home, but that option has not been offered to other employees at my work. As someone currently receiving cancer treatment...
One of the most frequently asked questions surrounding working and Social Security Disability Income, is how much can someone work/earn without disrupting their SSDI benefits? After a recent Triage Cancer Webinar, an attendee asked this question: “After listening to the webinar this afternoon I wanted to ask...
This blog was written by a member of our legal advisory council, Barbara J. Zabawa, JD, MPH One of the more confusing areas of employee wellness programs, especially those programs that gather employee (and family member) health data, is who can see that data and what...
Support for AYA cancer survivors during and post-cancer treatment can often be scarce. Research has shined a spotlight on topics that need more awareness brought to the table, including the importance to educating people about their rights in the workplace. In “The Survey for People Affected...
Last week, on the Triage Cancer website, we debuted the latest video in our Animated Video series: “Dealing With Side Effects At Work.” That video is now available in Spanish, and with the option for subtitles in English and Spanish. It tackles issues that may arise...
“Many people like to think that cancer ends when treatment ends. In some cases, that's true, and that's great. In other cases, though, there are more battles to be fought, a lot more.” In a recent article published by curetoday.com, the author described his frustration with...
Do you have a 401k or 403b retirement plan at work? If you do, then you may be able to take out a loan from your retirement plan or make a hardship withdrawal. Plans are not required to offer either option, but offer one or both: ...
Paid family and medical leave is a lifeline for families who need to take time off work to bond with a new child, for their own serious medical condition, or to care for family member with a serious medical condition, but are concerned about the loss...
Often the ways that federal laws, state laws, and employer policies work together are like puzzle pieces fitting together. Except that everyone’s puzzle is going to look a little different, depending on which laws apply to you, which state you live in, and what benefits...