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Old 11-25-2006, 09:52 PM
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What is the general concencus on an employer making derogetory remarks about an employees weight?
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Old 11-26-2006, 05:35 AM
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Weight is not a legally protected class.

Therefore, the comments do not constitue a hostile work environment.

Sorry. Nothing can be done.
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Old 11-26-2006, 08:48 AM
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I think it's rude.

But rudeness is not illegal and provides no legal recourse.
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