Tuesday, January 6, 2015

How to decide if obesity is a disability

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  • 6 Jan 2015


  • "The decision in the Kaltof case, which is binding on all EU member states, is seen as controversial in some quarters because some individuals regard obesity as a life choice rather than an illness.  However the Advocate General has been keen to point out that it does not matter whether the obesity is caused by an underlying medical condition or simply the over consumption of food.  The crucial issue is whether or not the employee is in fact suffering from a long term impairment."


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