2-The association between excess weight and higher absence and medical and benefit costs is clear. What is the meaning of this relationship regarding weight discrimination for the many individuals who are fat and for organizational policymakers? How should organizations address weight-based discrimination, given these clear, costly associations?

3-Fat is commonly believed to be the result of laziness and gluttony rather than a combination of factors. How do these perceptions affect the experiences and treatment of overweight people in organizations? What can be done about these perceptions? What laws are relevant to weight and appearance discrimination? How might seemingly legitimate appearance requirements result in illegal discrimination? What should organizations do to minimize the likelihood of such discrimination?