An engineer working for
a large industrial company had to undergo treatment for cancer during
working hours. She was provided a flexible schedule in order to attend
therapy and also continue to work full-time.
A machine operator who
was undergoing radiation therapy for cancer was accommodated by having
his workstation moved. The move transferred the individual to an area
of the plant where no radiation exposure existed.
A warehouse worker whose
job involved maintaining and delivering supplies was having difficulty
with the physical demands of his job due to fatigue from cancer treatment.
The individual was accommodated with a three-wheeled scooter
to reduce walking. The warehouse was also rearranged to reduce climbing
and reaching.
A secretary with cancer
was having difficulty working full-time due to fatigue. Her employer
accommodated her by allowing her to work part-time and allowing her
to take frequent rest breaks while working.
A psychiatric nurse with
cancer was experiencing difficulty dealing with job-related stress.
He was accommodated with a temporary transfer and was referred to
the employer's employee assistance program for emotional support and
stress management tools.
A lawyer with cancer was experiencing lapses in concentration due
to the medication she was taking. Her employer accommodated her by
giving her uninterrupted time to work. She was also allowed to work
at home two days a week.
