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CLRC (Organization (Verified) ) - 05 / 03 / 2012

Discrimination can come in all shapes and sizes, but the most common types involve termination or a significant change in job duties and responsibilities after the employer finds out that the employee has cancer. But it’s important to keep in mind that many the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—and many equivalent state laws—prohibit all forms of discrimination against qualified employees with disabilities including discrimination related to job applications, tenure or promotion, compensation, reassignment, and training. Disclosing your diagnosis to an employer is a very personal decision and will depend on a number of factors. Before choosing to tell an employer, or before choosing not to tell, make sure that you’ve weighed the pros and cons of the situation!

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