"Many chronically ill patients need to continue their employment, but figuring out your options and the rights that you have to make working feasible can be tricky to navigate."
"Some days/months are better than others, but you’ve been determined to keep working in a career you love. But then, gradually, it all becomes too much. "
"The FMLA allows an eligible employee to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave for a serious health condition and prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee who asserts this right. The 12 weeks may be taken either in one block of time or in multiple shorter segments as intermittent leave."
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"It goes without saying that not everyone has such an understanding boss. Not everyone is able to take time off without jeopardizing their career, and not everyone can remain financially afloat if they do take a leave of absence."
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"The ADA does not contain a list of medical conditions that constitute disabilities. Instead, the ADA has a general definition of disability that each person must meet."
"A newly published study, which examines the causes of delayed diagnosis or treatment of Lyme disease, also demonstrates the impact the disease can have on a patient’s ability to work and/or serve as caregivers for family members."
*In the UK, Astriid is a charity helping pair up people with chronic conditions and employment.
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