Company says he’s too fat to work safely: Applicant sues
July 30, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: disabilities and safety, In this week's e-newsletter, new court decision, Special Report, Worker health
An applicant was told he wasn’t qualified for a safety-sensitive job because of the “significant health and safety risks associated with [his] extreme obesity.” Now the applicant says the employer discriminated against him because of a disability — obesity.
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Tags: disability accommodation, disability discrimination, extreme obesity, safety sensitive job
