With the majority of Americans being classified as either overweight or obese, it stands to reason that the vast majority of employers will have many overweight individuals as employees. While most of the time this is not something of consideration, some overweight individuals may benefit from employer assistance to ensure their working environment can accommodate them.
Some overweight or obese individuals may also qualify for protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if their weight and associated symptoms or problems (like joint pain, mobility difficulties, shortness of breath, diabetes, etc.) “substantially limit a major life activity.”
