Rights and remedies for cancer patients facing job discrimination
A report discusses widespread employment discrimination against cancer survivors including dismissals, demotions, and insurance denial. It notes legal avenues under the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and state laws, and cites a Metropolitan Life study promoting selective hiring for cancer survivors. A success story ends with a former applicant being rehired after filing a complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Life
Publica
American Cancer Society
Labor Department
Working at home with a spouse faces stir craziness
A reader shares difficulty coping with year of home work with her husband in their insurance business. The adviser notes stir craziness is common for those who enjoy external work and anticipates financial constraints.
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U.S
Adele Scheele
Atores Syndicate
Women Advance in Business Roles and Networking
A guidance column highlights expanding opportunities for women in business. It cites a nursery school teacher turning to childcare entrepreneurship, and Dori Pye’s career path in Los Angeles’ Westwood Chamber of Commerce as a model, showing progression from entry roles to leadership.
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Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles
Westwood Chamber of Commerce
Dori Pye
Chamber
Columbia University
ACCE
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