Cancer as a Disability: Your Rights in the Workplace

Event Date/Time: 

Thursday, March 15th, 2018
2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

Location: 

Online/Telephone

Description: 

This is a 90-minute session. NOTE times are EASTERN STANDARD TIME.

This session will provide an overview of the laws that provide protection in the workplace for those who are coping with a cancer diagnosis. Federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and state employment discrimination laws protect cancer survivors in the workplace. Discussed in this session will be issues including disclosure, reasonable accommodations, and requesting medical leave.  Time for questions and answer will be provided.

Presenter: Attorney Stephanie Fajuri of Disability Rights Legal Center's Cancer Legal Resource Center in Los Angeles, California.

  • This webinar will be presented via the Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing platform.
  • Real-time captioning will be available through the Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing platform.
  • A telephone conference option will also available should you choose not to use the webinar platform.
  • Information on accessing the webinar platform and the telephone conference number will be provided prior to the session.

Screen Reader Users: Individuals who are using Screen Reader Software should review the instructions and information available in the Accessibility Guide for Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing

WEBINAR HANDOUTS
Presentation handouts will be available within 48 hours prior to the session. 

From the Sponsor: 

Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Audience: 

Business, Employer, People with Disabilities, State and Local Government

Topic: 

Education, Employment (ADA Title I), General ADA Information, State and Local Government (ADA Title II)

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Thursday, March 15, 2018