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Diversity Most of us are familiar with the common protected classes in the workplace for discrimination purposes (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, etc.). What do you predict will be the next group or class to receive public attention for pursuing protected class status in the workplace. What do you think will be the result and why? Indicates a required field. Subject RE: Diversity Cancel Save Draft Submit 0529 0 Centurylink Diggers Crew Cal... (HB 01805290 CenturyLink drepsdoc UNIT BOo...

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Protected class is a group of men & women with a normal characteristic. Every US National is a member of a protected status. Obesity as a working class could be the next class to get public attention for pursuing protected class status. A large section of the US population is overweight or obese, and, the number is increase. The group should not be discriminated against.

Instances of discrimination against the obese:

• These get fewer promotions
• Are seen as lacking competence, and, self-discipline
• Earn less than fitter individuals in comparable jobs
• Can be suspended for their weight despite good job performance
• Obese, and, overweight adults are 37 & 12 times more likely to report employment discrimination as compared to normal weight individuals