Update on "being done"

Katz77
Katz77 Member Posts: 598
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Thanks to all that has wished me well, and gave advice on gettig on with life. My new line is get busy living, or get busy dying. I choose living. You're a great group of women. It's sad we have to be here,but it's great to have a support system.
Unrelated subject. I have a friend who has BC, worked at the same place for 5 yrs. She pretty much worked the whole time during all treatments. All of a sudden her work has been harassing her. She works for a medical/free clinic. They now have switched her to another dept that shes not familiar with and unsure of the computer work needed. She questioned her new super an they suspended hr for two days for insubornation. What would her course of action be? She has consulted the EEOC. She's waiting to hear back. Any other avenues? She has never been written up or dissaplined in the 5 yrs she's been there. She feels it's a matter of time, they will fire her. This is her only source of income and insurance. She has a fiancee, but they live in separate households. Any answers? Is this illegal? Thanks for your input, sisters of the pink. Love, peace and happiness, Gayla

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  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
    #2
    As a cancer survivor she now
    As a cancer survivor she now comes under the Disability Act so she may get help there as well. There was a post back in Dec. on this that had a lot of good suggestions. I can't remember the title of the post. Maybe someone else will remember.
  • Katz77
    Katz77 Member Posts: 598
    #3
    Sher43009 said:

    As a cancer survivor she now
    As a cancer survivor she now comes under the Disability Act so she may get help there as well. There was a post back in Dec. on this that had a lot of good suggestions. I can't remember the title of the post. Maybe someone else will remember.

    old post
    I remember the dec post. I looked and couldn't find it either. Help me.lol I'll tellher about the Disabilty Act. I say go in with full fighting gear! Thanks, Gayla
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #4
    Katz77 said:

    old post
    I remember the dec post. I looked and couldn't find it either. Help me.lol I'll tellher about the Disabilty Act. I say go in with full fighting gear! Thanks, Gayla

    If you just google the
    If you just google the Disability Act, you will find all kinds of information there. I think it is about time that they added us to that Act. Good luck to your friend!
  • Katz77
    Katz77 Member Posts: 598
    #5
    survivorbc09 said:

    If you just google the
    If you just google the Disability Act, you will find all kinds of information there. I think it is about time that they added us to that Act. Good luck to your friend!

    Thanks. xoxo

    Thanks. xoxo
  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
    #6
    Katz77 said:

    Thanks. xoxo

    Thanks. xoxo

    Found the post..12/14/09 by
    Found the post..12/14/09 by meena1 titled: Problem with work/job...put on probation and need advise. Hope this helps your friend.
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #7
    Sher43009 said:

    Found the post..12/14/09 by
    Found the post..12/14/09 by meena1 titled: Problem with work/job...put on probation and need advise. Hope this helps your friend.

    Hoping that your friend will
    Hoping that your friend will be ok at her job. Let us know what happens.

    Wishing her good luck!

    Hugs, Diane ♥
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    #8
    Sorry to hear that
    It's so discouraging to think that anyone would be discriminated against because of their health, but that's why they put the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in place.

    I work in Human Resources, so feel free to PM me and I'd be happy to give you more detailed advise based on her situation if you like.

    In general, it's a good idea for her to document every work-related conversation, print out e-mails, etc. that she thinks is related to any discrimination. Notes made at the time of any incident will generally hold more weight than notes made later to support her case.

    Good luck,
    Cindy
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #9
    cindycflynn said:

    Sorry to hear that
    It's so discouraging to think that anyone would be discriminated against because of their health, but that's why they put the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in place.

    I work in Human Resources, so feel free to PM me and I'd be happy to give you more detailed advise based on her situation if you like.

    In general, it's a good idea for her to document every work-related conversation, print out e-mails, etc. that she thinks is related to any discrimination. Notes made at the time of any incident will generally hold more weight than notes made later to support her case.

    Good luck,
    Cindy

    Sorry
    Yes, we had a good discussion on similar situation, Unfortunately story goes over and over again. Pleas try to find that old post it has many good ideas and advices. Yes it is discrimination, especially she is in treatment, She need to avoid disciplinary actions to be eligible for severance, unemployment and Cobra.Also if she Stage III or IV she can file for social security disability benefits go on short term disability if her employer has this option.
    Good luck
  • Katz77
    Katz77 Member Posts: 598
    #10
    New Flower said:

    Sorry
    Yes, we had a good discussion on similar situation, Unfortunately story goes over and over again. Pleas try to find that old post it has many good ideas and advices. Yes it is discrimination, especially she is in treatment, She need to avoid disciplinary actions to be eligible for severance, unemployment and Cobra.Also if she Stage III or IV she can file for social security disability benefits go on short term disability if her employer has this option.
    Good luck

    Update
    Found the old post and relayed info to my friend. She's working on getting paperwork together. She was sad an feeling cornered. What a differance. She's become a tiger. Thanks to all who responded. You know who you are. lol
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #11
    Katz77 said:

    Update
    Found the old post and relayed info to my friend. She's working on getting paperwork together. She was sad an feeling cornered. What a differance. She's become a tiger. Thanks to all who responded. You know who you are. lol

    Hoping and praying for your
    Hoping and praying for your friend! She can do it, she can fight! Good luck to her!

    ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #12
    susie09 said:

    Hoping and praying for your
    Hoping and praying for your friend! She can do it, she can fight! Good luck to her!

    ♠♣ Susie ♠♣

    Sounds like your friend is
    Sounds like your friend is getting everything together to help her. You are a good friend to help her. Sending her best wishes and luck!

    KYLEZ ♥
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #13
    Kylez said:

    Sounds like your friend is
    Sounds like your friend is getting everything together to help her. You are a good friend to help her. Sending her best wishes and luck!

    KYLEZ ♥

    For Lis
    unfortunately discrimination becomes a regular event.

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