Living with cancer and being harassed to retire.

I just wanted to know if there is anyone out there who is being harassed and discriminated against because they have cancer. 

  • Offline in reply to SHWSM

    Hi SHWSM,  this is very disturbing as I am one of 4 disabled employees who have been targeted for removal. 2 of the other 3 could not take the pressure and yielded to the illegal harassment and left.  Another guy who I have known for years and is so nice has left but is taking the employer to a tribunal.  It appears disabled workers are being targeted, albeit illegally!  Something is not right, this harassment is hate crime! They cannot get away with the targeting of severely ill employees.  Are you taking action via the Union (for all they are worth)?

  • Online in reply to M4327

    Thanks for your reply.  I’m not in a union so don’t have that option;  however after discussion with ACAS advisor it may be my employer has a case for ‘capability’. I have a meeting with my manager next week.

    i am sorry to read you are one of 4 employees being targeted.  

  • Offline in reply to SHWSM

    Are you able to return to work following your illness?  Are there reasonable adjustments they can make to enable you to continue in your role?  This is quite upsetting to hear. 

  • Online in reply to M4327

    I can go back to work, whilst continuing my treatment, but I work in the community so I’m anxious about my vulnerability to infection.

    i need to win the lottery really