On Aug. 20, 2019, the 9th Circuit dodged answering the question of whether or not morbid obesity is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Washington Weighs in on Obesity Discrimination
The state of Washington has weighed in on the debate as to whether obesity is a disability under disability discrimination laws.
Compliance Memos: March 2019
Immediate Accommodation Not Required: 6th Circuit In Brumley v. United Parcel Service, the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals held that an “employer’s refusal to provide an accommodation to the … Read More
Federal Court of Appeals Will Decide Whether or Not Morbid Obesity Is an Impairment
We know that the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) substantially altered the landscape for review of claims asserting a disability. But, are employees still required to show some sort of disorder or impairment to state a claim?
The Heavy Burden of Rising Obesity in the Workforce
By Tori Weeks Director, Workforce Solutions Unum Obesity and being overweight affect not only individuals and their families but also the companies that employ such individuals, reducing corporate profit through … Read More