Disability, Work & Cancer: A Survivor’s Lessons Learned
Posted November 12th, 2019
Rodney Warner, JD
Social Security disability (SSD) benefits can provide you and your family an income while you’re unable to work because of cancer or treatment, but there’s a lot of fine print. If you expect to be out of work for at least a year, or your cancer isn’t curable, SSD is worth looking into. It’s a […]
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Posted September 27th, 2009
Rodney Warner, JD
Legal Clinic for the Disabled, Inc. I’m often asked, “Do I need to tell my employer I have cancer?” Not to sound like a lawyer, but, the answer is yes and no. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a job applicant’s health is not something that should be discussed. A prospective employer should not ask […]