Life-Threatening Illnesses in the Workplace

Employees with life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease, and AIDS, often wish to continue their normal pursuits, including work, to the extent allowed by their condition. WTRI supports these endeavors as long as employees are able to meet acceptable performance standards. As in the case of other disabilities, WTRI will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with all legal requirements, to allow qualified employees with life-threatening illnesses to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Medical information on individual employees is treated confidentially. WTRI will take reasonable precautions to protect such information from inappropriate disclosure. Managers and other employees have a responsibility to respect and maintain the confidentiality of employee medical information. Anyone inappropriately disclosing such information is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Anyone inappropriately disclosing such information is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employement; and agrees to hold WTRI harmless and to indemnify WTRI for any such unauthorized disclosure.

Policy No.  800  Issued  4/15/1998  Applicable  9/18/1998