Colorectal Cancer: Post Treatment 6 Months Plus: At Work: Stages II,III,IV
What To Do If You Run Into Problems At Work
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You may or may not be legally protected at work against discrimination and you may have a right to a change in the way you work in order to accommodate your needs (an "accommodation) thanks to laws such as the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Colorectal cancer as such does not automatically qualify. There needs to be an affect on your daily life.
Whether you are protected or not, a lawsuit to enforce whatever rights you have is a last resort.
It is preferable to figure out what you need and then to negotiate for it. If you are not good at negotiating yourself, ask someone to do it for you.
If necessary, let your employer know that you are aware of the rights people with colorectal cancer have under the Americans With Disabilities Act. While not asserting that you are covered legally, the reminder of the existence of the law may encourage your employer to do the right thing. (Note that we are not suggesting you say you are covered by the law if you are not. or to threaten a lawsuit. Most people do not respond well to a threat).
The document in "To Learn More" provides negotiating tips.
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