NCCC Publications & Books

Working With Breast Cancer

Workplace Guidelines and Solutions
For Employers and Employees

Breast cancer. A workplace issue? Absolutely.

What do I need to know? Do?
What are the facts? The laws?
How can I be supportive?
How can I protect my employee? My business?
Where do I get information?

Working with Breast Cancer is a hands-on resource for employers who want ready access to information about the complex regulations and considerations that relate to a chronic disease like breast cancer. Relevant information on support and productivity issues is provided in an easy-to-understand format.

Some of the topics covered in this guide are:

Employer responsibilities
What to ask, what to avoid
Maintaining productivity
Leaves of absence
Understanding ADA and FMLA
Benefits — options and considerations
Workplace productivity
Co-worker issues and morale

There are many questions and issues that must be addressed when breast cancer affects one of your employees. You need to know how to handle the situation quickly, professionally and compassionately.

A number of actual case studies show you guidelines that have been successful in other companies. An extensive resource section provides ready access to regional, state and national breast cancer organizations, legal resources, state contacts and Web sites.

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