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EU's Top Court May Define Obesity As a Disability
mrspoonsi (2955715) writes The EU's top court is considering a test case which could oblige employers to treat obesity as a disability. Denmark has asked the European Court of Justice to rule on the case of a male childminder who says he was sacked for being too fat. The court's final ruling will be binding across the EU. It is seen as especially significant because of rising obesity levels in Europe and elsewhere, including the US. If the judges decide it is a disability then employers could face new obligations. Employers might in future have a duty to create reserved car parking spaces for obese staff, or adjust the office furniture for them, she said.
i'm sorry europe.
I might not be a doctor, but I have watched Dr. Nick, and I think I've learned a thing or two over these years.
God spoke to me
Perhaps they should stop eating every thyroid they come across.
You mean things like banning it on airplane flights, in restaurants, etc? Interesting idea... not sure how that'd work out though.
File under 'M' for 'Manic ranting'
Right, like my friend with the "thyroid condition".. she tried everything to lose weight except she wouldn't put down the Milk Duds or McDonald's or Cheetos. For every real thyroid condition there are 10k* fatties who do it to themselves.
*In America multiply by 60
Is that the conversion from metric?
If you think I voted for Trump because of this post, you're wrong. I voted for Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party. Again.
.... And barring a negative income tax or adequate welfare program, how do we expect for these people to survive?
On their ample fat reserves?
Should that be considered a disability?
Happy people make bad consumers.