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Comment on Is it possible for my dad’s employer to terminate him during his colon cancer treatment still in process? by Artemis Gwen

Artemis Gwen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:51:09 +0000

I’m sorry but yes it is possible for an employee to be terminated. No, it’s not fair but it is a legitimate business decision. Employers are not required to hold a job for an ill employee (unless it was a work-related injury or condition). Though this seems like a really crappy thing to do, his employer has apparently held the job for him for over a year. They did go above and beyond what they were required to do – and I suspect that if the economy was better, they might have been able to give him more time.

He should file for unemployment (since he is not able to work, I don’t know if he’d be eligible to collect this but maybe his employer won’t fight this) and he should immediately file for disability through your state and through Social Security. I wish him good luck and a full recovery.

Comment on Is it possible for my dad’s employer to terminate him during his colon cancer treatment still in process? by soulflower

soulflower — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:53:17 +0000

Unfortunately, if he is back at work and not out on FMLA then yes they can do this, from my understanding.

He probably didn’t get a call because the people didn’t have the courage or the heart to do it.

I agree with the poster who said that you need to look into any insurance that he has and perhaps any unemployment.

Your father is in my prayers.

Comment on Is it possible for my dad’s employer to terminate him during his colon cancer treatment still in process? by Jay

Jay — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:36:43 +0000

I’m assuming that he really had exhausted his options, including FMLA, short term disability, and long term disability (plus the usual sick leave and annual leave). If so, then unfortunately they are not required to keep him on. Keep in mind, he’s being dismissed for having a “disability” that actually affects his ability to perform his job (or a comparable one). People mistake the prohibition on firing someone that has a disability (but can still perform the job with reasonable accommodation) with “if I’m sick/have a disability, I’m untouchable.”

It’s sad. It’s doesn’t seem fair. But it’s legal and might actually be necessary for the company.

I do hope that he’s purchased disability insurance. If not, he may be facing some financial issues.

Comment on Is it possible for my dad’s employer to terminate him during his colon cancer treatment still in process? by Ingrid

Ingrid — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:18:28 +0000

Business and Humanity are incompatible.
I sure hope that your Dad continuous to have Health Insurance. Focus on his recovery and go from
there. This is a case why the Health Care Reform is such a must.

I wish your Dad full recovery.

Comment on Is it possible for my dad’s employer to terminate him during his colon cancer treatment still in process? by Bob

Bob — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:56:09 +0000

Does he have short and long term disability insurance? Activate it now and call an employment atty. They are only required to keep his job available for a certain time because they have to function as a business. They should offer him another position inthe compnay when he is better.

Comment on Is it possible for my dad’s employer to terminate him during his colon cancer treatment still in process? by dettom

dettom — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:01:50 +0000

Have him contact the National Labor Relations Board

Comment on Is it true that black pepper causes colon cancer ? by Simmi

Simmi — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:08:50 +0000

I never heard of such a thing. If it were true, just about everyone would have colon cancer.

Comment on How to Prevent Colon Cancer by heatherwolf2704

heatherwolf2704 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:40:58 +0000

why are you smiling?

Comment on How to Prevent Colon Cancer by angtemba

angtemba — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:14:01 +0000

hello mam i m a young boy of age 21 and today i found blood in my stool for a second i was scared and after watching this video i am ok now so what should i do now is it a serious problem . its my first time rectal bleeding do i have to worried about it ?
Hope to hear from you soon !

Comment on How to Prevent Colon Cancer by trousien

trousien — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:07:23 +0000

I think I have fissures because I don’t feel any pain and sometimes once in a long time I get a lot of blood in my stool which scares me. I noticed this for two years and nothing is wrong with me so far so I am guessing its nothing big.