EU : Obesity Can Be A Form Of Work Disability, Court Says
EU : Obesity Can Be A Form Of Work Disability, Court Says

EU : Obesity Can Be A Form Of Work Disability, Court Says

EU Rules Obesity a Disability, the European Court of Justice has said in a ruling that could change the way employers in Europe treat overweight staff.

The case was brought by Karsten Kaltoft, a Danish man who weighs more than 350 pounds. Kaltoft, a childminder, claimed he was fired over his weight.

The judges in Thursday’s ruling said that if obesity hindered “full and effective participation” in work activities, affected workers would be protected by disability legislation.

The ruling will apply across the EU, though it will be up to national courts to decide if the effects of individuals’ obesity are enough to qualify as a disability. A Danish court will now be in charge of Kaltoft’s case.

The ruling could mean that employers will need to provide larger seats and other assistance for obese workers.

Agencies/Canadajournal




  • About News

    Web articles – via partners/network co-ordinators. This website and its contents are the exclusive property of ANGA Media Corporation . We appreciate your feedback and respond to every request. Please fill in the form or send us email to: [email protected]

    Check Also

    Brian Laundrie news: 'We're not wasting our time,' police commander says

    Brian Laundrie news: ‘We’re not wasting our time,’ police commander says

    VENICE, Fla. – Six days into the search for Brian Laundrie, police in North Port …

    Leave a Reply