What is Return to Work Navigator?

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A comprehensive toolkit designed to support cancer survivors in their transition back to the workplace, offering guidance, resources, and practical tools for managing fatigue, communication, accommodations, and legal rights.

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Legal Rights & Accommodations Directory

FMLA

What is FMLA and am I eligible?

Intermittent FMLA leave for treatment

Health insurance during FMLA leave

Medical certification requirements

ADA

Does the ADA protect cancer survivors?

What counts as a "reasonable accommodation"?

Protection from retaliation

Limits on medical questions and exams

State-Specific Laws

State fair employment laws (often broader than the ADA)

State paid family and medical leave programs

State disability insurance (SDI)

How to find your state's specific protections

Workplace Accommodations

How to request an accommodation

Accommodations for cancer-related fatigue

Accommodations for "chemo brain" (cognitive changes)

What if my accommodation request is denied?

Insurance & Benefits

COBRA: keeping insurance if you leave your job

Social Security Disability (SSDI) and cancer

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Appealing a denied insurance claim

Disclosure & Privacy

Do I have to tell my employer I had cancer?

Who can see my medical information at work?

GINA: genetic information protections

Job hunting: gaps, references, and background checks