caregiver workplace law

Mesothelioma families often find themselves caught in a bind between caregiving needs and the demands of the workplace.  The household member who is not afflicted with mesothelioma, often the wife whose husband developed mesothelioma from workplace exposure to asbestos, takes on the role of caregiver.  The caregiver provides meals, medication management, symptom monitoring and personal care help at home for the mesothelioma patient. They may also drive the patient to and from medical appointments and lend support and another pair of ears during doctor visits. But at the same time, especially … [Read more...]