Do you see weight as a civil rights issue? Consider this: A 2008 study published in the International Journal of Obesity revealed that obese workers are likely to earn $100,000 less than thinner co-workers over a 40-year career. Another study found weight and height discrimination rates are about the same as racial discrimination rates. And overweight people can be fired because of their size even if their job performance is good. Where Things Stand Now: Just one state (Michigan) and six cities currently have laws against weight discrimination. The health care industry has begun to employ weight bias training in medical school and as ongoing education. However, since many people seeking their degrees have long-formed opinions, it is an ongoing, difficult process. Businesses are also educating employees on identifying their personal biases