Obesity is Now a ‘Disease,’ AMA says; What’s That Mean for HR?

“The American Medical Association (AMA) officially designated obesity as a “disease”—instead of as a condition… The AMA’s designation does not carry any official change in the law or regulations. But  experts say this could increase the likelihood that obese employees will be deemed “disabled” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” By Pat DiDomenico While Americans were […]