A worker who is too obese to handle certain physical aspects of a job can be fired and not receive protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act does provide protection for individuals who have obesity as a disability, but it does not protect individuals who are simply too obese to perform certain physical aspects of a job. Employers can still make qualification standards for employees, as long as those standards are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

A Worker Who Is Too Obese to Handle Certain Physical