Frequently asked questions

Cancer & the Workplace: Your Questions Answered

Clear, plain-language answers to the questions employees, caregivers, and employers ask most — covering disclosure, accommodation, leave, and return to work.

You are not the first person to ask

A cancer diagnosis raises a lot of questions — about rights, responsibilities, money, and relationships at work. Many of those questions do not have simple answers, but most have answers. This page brings together the ones we hear most often.

If your question is not here, our team is available to help. Use the contact link at the bottom of this page.

For employees

Disclosure

For employees

Accommodation

For employees

Leave & benefits

For employees

Return to work

For employers & HR

For employers

Still have questions?

Our team can help you navigate your specific situation — whether you are an employee, caregiver, or employer.