Discrimination of Obese Workers

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This paper argues that since obesity is a medical disability, employers should institute and strictly enforce policies regarding discrimination against obese individuals. The first part of this paper looks at the reasons and misconceptions that give rise to discrimination against obese persons. It then evaluates the fallacies of these misconceptions. In the conclusion, the paper details the legal resources and other options available to people who experience weight-based discrimination.

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"The discriminatory behavior extends to salaries. The starting salaries of overweight people with MBAs, for example, are around $3,000 higher than their overweight counterparts. In addition, many overweight and obese employees say they are forced to forego benefits like health care coverage (Valenti). The situation is worse for those who are morbidly obese, or who are 100 percent over their ideal recommended weight. Their salaries were an average 24.1 percent lower than those of their slimmer counterparts with equal qualifications."

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