While laws protect against some forms of discrimination, prejudice persists and some forms of discrimination are commonplace, whether people realize it or not. Regardless of race, sexual orientation or religious belief, discrimination based on weight exists in social and workplace settings affecting the ability of overweight people to make friends and get a desired […]
Almost 7 out of 10 adults have experienced discrimination in the U.S., whether based on color, sex, physical ability, ethnicity or other factors. More than 61 percent face it regularly at work, in retail establishments, from police or in other situations. That constant discrimination is stressing many Americans out and impacting their health, according to […]
Getting fired for gaining weight is allowed per a court decision this week. An appeals court upheld a New Jersey casino’s practice of regulating the weight of its cocktail waitresses as part of its personal appearance standards policy as lawful on Thursday. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City maintains a rule that limits […]
