77% of British people want it to be illegal to discriminate against obese people in the workplace, provided they are able to carry out important elements of the job, according to new research published by law firm Vizards Wyeth today.
This news follows on from recent changes in the law after a House of Lords ruling which could make it easier for employees to bring claims of harassment in the workplace on grounds of weight, if as a result of inappropriate comments and/or conduct they were to suffer distress or anxiety. It is estimated there are over 9 million obese adults in the UK.
The research, which has been issued on the eve of National Obesity Week (11-17 March 2007), also shows that suspicions run high over bosses intentions when they ask for a photograph to be sent with job applications
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