Obesity discrimination in the workplace: protection through a perceived disability claim under the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reviews provisions of the Acts and recent court decisions to determine whether obese people are legally protected from employment discrimination.

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Published in:California western law review 1994-10, Vol.31, p.41-72
Main Authors: Kramer, Karen M, Mayerson, Arlene B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disabled
Discrimination in employment
Employees
Employment
Labor policy
Legal aspects
Legal status, laws, etc
Legislation
Obesity
United States
Weight (physiology)
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Summary:Reviews provisions of the Acts and recent court decisions to determine whether obese people are legally protected from employment discrimination.
ISSN:0008-1639