Walker v Sita Information Networking Computing Ltd [2013] UKEAT 0097/12/0802

Discrimination Law: Is obesity the new disability?

Alexandra Mizzi analyses the ECJ’s decision on whether an obese childminder could bring a discrimination claim ‘Despite the controversy, the decision that a severely obese worker cannot bring a discrimination claim does not establish any radical new principle in UK employment law. It may, however, have some interesting practical implications.’ Just before the festive season …

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The Year Ahead: Ten predictions for 2015

Sarah Parkin rounds up the key employment law developments, cases and policies that practitioners can expect in the coming year ‘This article sets out ten predictions for 2015, outlining the main parties’ proposals and the key developments and cases employment lawyers can expect next year.’ Next year is currently set to be relatively quiet as …

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Discrimination Law: Is obesity a disability?

Richie Alder and Anna Scott examine the advocate general’s controversial Opinion in Kaltoft ‘If impairments exist, even if they are caused by obesity, it is their effect which will determine whether or not they amount to a disability.’ Obesity and whether or not it amounts to a disability has been grabbing the headlines recently following …

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Discrimination Law: Is obesity a disability?

James Major and Alice Duffy consider the implications of Walker v SITA Information Network Computing Ltd It would not be reasonable to conclude that a person was not disabled if they avoided changes to their behaviour that might cause pain, fatigue or substantial social embarrassment. According to a 2012 study by the Organisation for Economic …

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