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15Jul

Obesity Is A Disability, Washington Supreme Court Rules

The Washington Supreme Court yesterday ruled, for the first time in Washington, that obesity can be a disabling condition that protects workers from discrimination and requires accommodation. Employee, Casey Taylor, sued his employer, BNSF Railway...
By: Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/obesity-is-a-disability-washington-72557/

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