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Given a warning for taking sick leave for cancer treatment

Jules1962
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My employer is issuing me with a 1st warning for having time off sick whilst I have been receiving cancer treatment. I feel this is harsh and if they want to issue a warning then maybe consider this after my treatment so I have a better idea when I can return to work.

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  • Hello Jules1962

    I'm so sorry to hear this news. If you have cancer, the law in the UK considers this as a disability. This means you cannot be treated less favourably than other people (who do not have cancer) because you have cancer, or for reasons connected to the cancer. That would be discrimination.

    Please do have a look at the information about work and cancer on the Macmillan website and consider getting in touch with the support line. They will be able to give you some sound advice and support for moving forwards. 

    We wish you well for the rest of your treatment and hope that you have no more problems at work. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Jules1962

    I'm so sorry to hear this news. If you have cancer, the law in the UK considers this as a disability. This means you cannot be treated less favourably than other people (who do not have cancer) because you have cancer, or for reasons connected to the cancer. That would be discrimination.

    Please do have a look at the information about work and cancer on the Macmillan website and consider getting in touch with the support line. They will be able to give you some sound advice and support for moving forwards. 

    We wish you well for the rest of your treatment and hope that you have no more problems at work. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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