What Protections Does the ADA Provide for Individuals with Cancer?
The ADA provides multiple protections for individuals with cancer, including:
Employment Protections: Employers are prohibited from discriminating against qualified individuals with cancer in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, and benefits. Reasonable Accommodations: Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with cancer, such as flexible work hours, modified duties, or extended leave, as long as it does not result in undue hardship for the employer. Confidentiality: Employers must keep medical information related to an employee’s cancer confidential and separate from general personnel files.
