Tuesday, April 24, 2007

employers pay for employees eating habits?

A recent study, conducted by Duke University, found that obese workers cost employers more money than fit workers. Injury claims are filed more by obese workers than by fit workers. THe article I read then went on to say:

"Obesity experts said they hope the study will convince employers to invest in programs to help fight obesity. One employment attorney warned companies that treating fat workers differently could lead to discrimination complaints."

What? The employers now have to PAY for why the employees are obese?

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