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Workplace issues

This page provides links to Internet cancer information on workplace issues.

The Williamsburg Regional Library provides a variety of cancer-related resources and services for adults and children, including both circulating and reference books and audiovisual materials.

CancerCare--Cancer in the Workplace
CancerCare provides information and links for individuals with cancer returning to work, their co-workers, employers and supervisors.
 
James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute--Cancer in the Workplace
This site discusses, in relation to the cancer patient, the role of work in our lives, how employers and co-workers respond to cancer, the effect of discrimination on workers, and gives guidelines for employers and co-workers.
 
CancerSymptoms.org--Fatigue (formerly known as CancerFatigue.org)
CancerSymptoms.org covers the effects cancer treatment-related fatigue can have on the workplace.  The site discusses ways to minimize fatigue through modification of job schedules and responsibilities, the importance of communication between employer and employee, and ways to educate your employer and co-workers about your cancer treatment.
 
Americans with Disabilities Act (U.S. Department of Justice)

Family and Medical Leave Act (U.S. Department of Labor)

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Last revision: 12 January, 2006