10.2190/B6FX-5UM7-6827-FCMY B6FX5UM76827FCMY 5 A Proposal to Include the Morbidly Obese as a Protected Class Under the Americans with Disabilities Act 131 139 20020509 20020509 20020509 20020509 B6FX5UM76827FCMY.pdf http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=B6FX5UM76827FCMY 2 Kenneth T. Bierman Widener University School of Law, Pennsylvania For too many years the morbidly obese have been discriminated against in the work force. Many employers wrongfully make employment decisions based on weight and appearance, two meaningless factors, rather than on education, training, and ability. Federal laws, state laws, and court decisions have not afforded the morbidly obese adequate protection from such employment discrimination. Therefore, the Americans with Disabilities Act, which protects individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination, should include morbid obesity as a disability.