Archive for April, 2012

Is Discrimation Acceptable? Fat People Need Not Apply

What’s different with the Citizens Medical Center refusal to hire obese people is that the policy doesn’t indicate costs or side effects; nor does it suggest that obese employees are incapable of performing their tasks. Mostly, it refers to physical form, placing overweight applicants in the same category as those with visible tattoos or facial piercings.

Audio: Fat People Need Not Apply

This podcast discusses a medical center in Texas that will not hire anyone with a BMI over 35 and whether or not that is discrimination. I think it is. I put out my reasons here. Your comments are welcome.