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Working With Breast Cancer Workplace Guidelines and Solutions |
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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