Maintaining a regular work schedule after a breast cancer diagnosis can create a sense of normalcy and purpose for many young women. However, learning and understanding your rights in the workplace may feel confusing and unclear. In YSC’s upcoming webinar, S. Beth Stephens, Staff Attorney for the Breast Cancer Legal Project at the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc., will explore these issues and many more. Ms. Stephens previously guest blogged for YSC on the topic of Navigating Breast Cancer and Employment.
Webinar Details:
Title: Rights in the Workplace: How to Navigate My Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Thursday, January 31, 2013: 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST
Registration link:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/740114832
Speaker: S. Beth Stephens, Attorney at Law; Atlanta Legal Aid Society
This webinar will cover a basic overview of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, we will answer the questions:
- What are my rights and the rights of my caregiver to take time off of work?
- What do I have to disclose to an employer about my breast cancer diagnosis
- What are my rights when returning to work?
- How do I ask for accommodations to be able to do my job after a breast cancer diagnosis?
