Fat is a workplace issue

An EU ruling that obesity may be considered a disability has implications for employers

"Obesity doesn’t just affect individuals. It hurts companies too. A number of studies have shown that overweight workers are usually less productive, more likely to get injured and usually need longer rest breaks than other staff.

That’s not all. A recent ruling by the European Court of Justice that obesity can, in some instances, constitute a disability means employers may have to start treating overweight staff differently. Some organisations warn this will lead not only to increased costs for businesses, but could also result in increased resentment from co-workers."