Do employers tend to discriminate against overweight workers?

Answer 1

If that contributes to non-performance and a hindrance to co-workers, in any way.
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Answer 2

Unfortunately, overweight people are not in any "protected class" under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, (since there is no medically accepted definition of "overweight") and therefore some unscrupulous employers may treat them differently without fear of legal action, unless the person is handicapped by his/her weight.

Most enlightened employers offer incentives toward weight reduction - Employee Assistance Programs, partial payment toward health club membership, setting up an "in-house" exercise center, etc. - for the purpose of aiding the employee to control their weight.

The main objective is to reduce health care costs, since overweight people are prone to illness such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol which can lead to more serious conditions such as heart attack and stroke and physical ailments such as back and leg problems.

In these days of out-of-control medical insurance costs, Employers are anxious to control these costs. Prevention is less costly than treatment.

Answer 3

Lose some weight. Your health is at risk being that big. Join a gym. They may very well discriminate against you, but it wouldn't be illegal. Overweight people are not a protected class.

Answer 4

I think so, but I'm only guessing. I think everyone discriminates against heavy people. My brother is extremely overweight and has a good job, but he thinks he's been passed up for promotions because he's overweight.

Answer 5

some jobs they are not as fast as their skinnier counter parts which can get them discriminated against. if there is any question get a few people of differnt sizes and heights at the same job and see how they work and see for yourself if it is true or false.

Answer 6

Yes, they do. I see that a lot. I work in a company that employs about 2,000 people in cubicles. Weight shouldn’t matter since they are going to be most of the time in their cubicles. But it’s amazing how they don’t’ give jobs to overweight people who don’t fit the “image” of the company.

Answer 7

I guess it would depend on the job but I would say yes. Overweight people are maybe seen as slower or lazier than the not so overweight.

Answer 8

Women tend to get discrimated more than men do.

Answer 9

Yes, and short people and any others who are considered different than the "norm."

Answer 10

They aren't as productive. Mean but true.