The laws protect cancer patients in hiring practices, promotions, transfers, and layoffs. If you apply for a job with a government agency or a firm with government contracts and believe you did not get the job because of your cancer. You should write directly to the Federal agency involved. If you believe you were discriminated against by a private employer because of your cancer, you should file your complaint with the closest regional office of the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission. Your local American Cancer Society.
Offices have state-specific information about cancer and employment discrimination.
Your social worker. He or she may know about laws in your state and can also tell you which state agency is in charge of protecting employment rights. Your state's Department of Labor or Office of Civil Rights. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. This organization offers information and limited attorney referrals.