Can an employee legally ask you to lose weight?
I live in the state of Texas and the owner of my company is constantly talking about me losing weight.
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Absolutely not!
Do you work at Hooters? Are you a stripper? Are you a model? What exactly do you do?
Well what kind of job do you have?
That's pretty rude, id quit your job if you don't do anything health related. Plus report him to the state.
only if you are Dallas cowboy cheerleader
NO unless hes just concerned about ur health, depends about ur job and ur weight...if ur a model/dancer i guess so??
unless it is in the contract or your weight is getting in the way of you doing a good job - then no. But a harrassment suit is hard to win.
Depends on the job, really. What do you do? You don't have to wear spandex on the job, do ya?
Talking about you losing weight doesn't sound like he's threatening you or forcing you to do anything in order to keep your job -- which is the only way it would be illegal.
Sounds like this guy is just a jerk. If he discriminates against you or creates a hostile or uncomfortable working environment for you, you can file a complaint with the labor board in your state and county.
no that is harrasment
If they are paying your health insurance, they may try to enforce a weight policy to save money on premiums. I don't necessarily agree with it, but it's possible that an employer could do this.
Not unless there's a good reason. I mean sometimes when our hips get bigger we can't fit through narrow aisles or we're more likely to run into things. Or maybe there's some other reason that came up. But if they just would rather look at a slimmer employee, no, they can't do that. It's rude and unethical. However, if you can lose weight, do it for yourself and maybe find a better work environment aside from the whole weight loss issue.
I personally don't believe that any employer should have a right to penalize you over anything that has nothing to do with the performance of your job, but most states have no laws or case precedents (yet) which prevent unfair discrimination against overweight people. And I quote:
"Today the only state that bans discrimination based on weight is Michigan. That law, on the books in that state since 1977, has seldom been used but appears to be getting dusted off lately by overweight workers that believe they were given the shaft because of their weight.
For anyone who lives outside Michigan, the only recourse is going to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and seeking help under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Don’t expect a lot. Simply being overweight generally does not qualify as a disability."
He can ask you to do whatever he wants (first amendment). If he actually discriminates against you based on your weight, then you have a case. But until then, just laugh it off and move on.
No that's discrimination and cause for a huge lawsuit. You can make a formal complaint to the head honcho and if the harrassing doesn't stop, then I would seek legal advice because no one deserves that kind of treatment at their employers. Good luck. And don't go lose weight for them. If anything, do it for yourself. That's only if YOU want to. Ok? Hope this helps. Take care.
Depends. The new Toyota plant in San Antonio has strict weight requirements tied in to job performance. Also saves the company money on health care premiums. The employee either loses excess pounds or their job.
In your case sounds more like harassment...
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