Struggle to Find Jobs, Study Finds," New York Times February 17, 2009
Welcome to jobsforsurvivors.net, the site that brings together job seekers who have survived illnesses such as cancer and employers committed to including them as potential employees.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) employers are prohibited from asking applicants about their medical history or requiring disclosure of medical information. In practice, people with problematic medical histories have gaps in employment that are difficult to explain straightforwardly, especially in interviews, without going into medical history.
How can job seekers find work without going into medical history, and employers recognize highly qualified and serious applicants whose employment gaps may seem misleading?
The solution is right here.
Heleen Adam
Founder and President
Jobs for Survivors, LLC
employers
Post open positions on this site in addition to other listings. Applicants will signal the medical context for their job history gap by mentioning the site, alerting you to the situation and thus keeping the conversation within the ADA guidelines.
job seekers
When applying for a position, note in the cover letter that it was listed on jobsforsurvivors.net, and be prepared to provide a doctor's statement attesting to your good health and ability to fulfill the terms of employment.
