Purely speculating, but it sounds like he’s clinically depressed, and weight gain is often a byproduct of depression. Depression is considered a disability at the federal level, so he’s potentially part of a protected class.
I personally don’t buy the “he’s big and tall and it’s distracting” argument. From what I can tell, this wasn’t part of a film set or the like; it’s just a normal party. Since he’s a server, what about his appearance is stopping him from doing his job? If appearance matters so much, what’s stopping his employer for providing a new outfit? Companies are legally required to provide accommodations in this case if the server has a disability, which might be the case.
From the few excerpts I’ve read, this just seems like a few judgemental execs didn’t want someone to get paid because of his weight, and I have 0 sympathy for that BS. The only other take I’ve seen is that due to space constraints, having him would be an occupational hazard, which is fair.
Well he certainly wouldn’t cheer anybody up at the party in either case. I’d put money on this case getting bounced as soon as a judge has anything to do with it.
ETA: I hope he’s okay.
Purely speculating, but it sounds like he’s clinically depressed, and weight gain is often a byproduct of depression. Depression is considered a disability at the federal level, so he’s potentially part of a protected class.
I personally don’t buy the “he’s big and tall and it’s distracting” argument. From what I can tell, this wasn’t part of a film set or the like; it’s just a normal party. Since he’s a server, what about his appearance is stopping him from doing his job? If appearance matters so much, what’s stopping his employer for providing a new outfit? Companies are legally required to provide accommodations in this case if the server has a disability, which might be the case.
From the few excerpts I’ve read, this just seems like a few judgemental execs didn’t want someone to get paid because of his weight, and I have 0 sympathy for that BS. The only other take I’ve seen is that due to space constraints, having him would be an occupational hazard, which is fair.
Well he certainly wouldn’t cheer anybody up at the party in either case. I’d put money on this case getting bounced as soon as a judge has anything to do with it. ETA: I hope he’s okay.