Reasonable accommodations for obesity as a disability
Since obesity is officially classified as a disease by the American Medical Association, this provides support to the argument that obesity should also be a protected disability under the ADA.
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Is Obesity a Disease?
In June 2013, the American Medical Association officially voted to classify obesity as a disease. While this classification doesn’t have legal weight, it provides support for individuals arguing that obesity should be considered a protected ADA disability—which could open the door for discrimination claims. Let’s take a look at the rationale behind this change. Obesity […]