Obesity can be a disability, EU court rules

TomandJerry · Dec 18, 2014

"Obesity can in severe cases constitute a disability, a European Union court has ruled, establishing a precedent that could affect employment rights across the continent.

But the decision by the EU’s court of justice in Luxembourg – ruling on the case of a Danish childminder who lost his job – stopped short of declaring obesity to be a protected characteristic against which all discrimination is prohibited.

"In its decision, the court said: “While no general principle of EU law prohibits, in itself, discrimination on grounds of obesity, that condition falls within the concept of ‘disability’ where, under particular conditions, it hinders the full and effective participation of the person concerned in professional life on an equal basis with other workers."

More madness from the EU

Diablo · Dec 18, 2014

Can I get disability Parking ticket then

cirC · Dec 18, 2014

For the vast majority if you eat less you would not be obese.For those with a genetic condition fair enough.

vegster · Dec 18, 2014

It's an easily cured disability, the Japs discovered a cure for it 70 years ago, it was called Working on The Burma Railway.

dazzer6666 · Dec 18, 2014

Diablo said:
Can I get disability Parking ticket then

Yes. You can park right beside the chip shop/co-op/tesco express to save you that calorie-burning walk across the car park.

seagullsovergrimsby · Dec 18, 2014

vegster said:
It's an easily cured disability, the Japs discovered a cure for it 70 years ago, it was called Working on The Burma Railway.

But losing 75% of your body weight in a year means a awful lot of loose dangly skin :lol:

vegster · Dec 18, 2014

seagullsovergrimsby said:
But losing 75% of your body weight in a year means a awful lot of loose dangly skin

I'm led to believe that can be dealt with using a Stanley knife and a stout staple gun.

GingerBeerMan · Dec 18, 2014

cirC said:
For the vast majority if you eat less you would not be obese.For those with a genetic condition fair enough.

This. Lack of self control is not a disability. Even those with conditions where it's harder to lose weight can still (usually) maintain a healthy weight with a bit more effort.

Creaky · Dec 18, 2014

I can see the logic in this decision - if the outcome of lack of self will or responsibility disqualified a condition from being declared a disability then this would rule out a lot of conditions - especially those due to smoking, dangerous sports or alcohol.

wehatepalace · Dec 18, 2014

Just a few more lbs and I can get a blue badge !

GT49er · Dec 18, 2014

cirC said:
For the vast majority if you eat less you would not be obese.For those with a genetic condition fair enough.

Or eat the same amount, but NOT fast food takeaways and stuff. Plus do a bit more exercise.............

vegster · Dec 18, 2014

Creaky said:
I can see the logic in this decision - if the outcome of lack of self will or responsibility disqualified a condition from being declared a disability then this would rule out a lot of conditions - especially those due to smoking, dangerous sports or alcohol.

Mrs. V's mother is currently in hospital with Pneumonia, at least it has currently stopped her 60 a day habit. :facepalm:

banjo · Dec 18, 2014

Eat less move more. Simple.

Mr Bridger · Dec 18, 2014

cirC said:
For the vast majority if you eat less you would not be obese.For those with a genetic condition fair enough.

overactive Thyroid = fair enough

overactive knife & fork = you've had enough

drew · Dec 18, 2014

TomandJerry said:
"Obesity can in severe cases constitute a disability, a European Union court has ruled, establishing a precedent that could affect employment rights across the continent.

But the decision by the EU’s court of justice in Luxembourg – ruling on the case of a Danish childminder who lost his job – stopped short of declaring obesity to be a protected characteristic against which all discrimination is prohibited.

"In its decision, the court said: “While no general principle of EU law prohibits, in itself, discrimination on grounds of obesity, that condition falls within the concept of ‘disability’ where, under particular conditions, it hinders the full and effective participation of the person concerned in professional life on an equal basis with other workers."

More madness from the EU

The key word is 'can'. Too many people today, including news channels, jumping on the bandwagon. Total non story.

vegster · Dec 18, 2014

Surely Kippers would prevent this ?

ElectricNaz · Dec 18, 2014

Outrage. Being fat is not a disability. Just lose some weight, and do it on your own. Don't be a drain on the NHS. Stupid fatties. If you're fat you can still sit down and work on a checkout at ASDA so just go and do that or work in a call center FFS.

Thunder Bolt · Dec 18, 2014

Mr Bridger said:
overactive Thyroid = fair enough

overactive knife & fork = you've had enough

It's underactive thyroid that causes weight problems. If it's overactive you lose too much weight.

It depends on how obesity is measured. BMI is ridiculous when muscle is taken into consideration. It should be done by waist measurement.

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