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2007 Senate Bill 458: Prohibit employer policies on body type or fitness
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- Introduced by Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on April 26, 2007, to prohibit an employer from having a policy against employing an individual on the basis of an individual's body type, degree of physical fitness, or other physical characteristics, to the extent that these are not an “established, bona fide occupational requirement,” or that they impair an employment activity or responsibility.
- Referred to the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee on April 26, 2007.
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1) Bad idea by changeagent on May 3, 2007Government intervention in businesses is almost always a bad idea filled with unintended consequences. Employees are free to work for who they please. If my employer started telling me how to run my life I would find employment elsewhere. Business are not afforded the same choices, they must comply or they are destroyed. More regulations on Michigan businesses is a bad idea.
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We're in a state that has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country and we're going to tell employers that they can't be picky? Let's be honest here - Statistics have proven that obesity leads to health problems which cost more money for employers. If they can discriminate on education because additional training costs them more money, why can't they discriminate on physical health? If you lack the education, take some classes. If you're obese, lose the weight! It's that simple.
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This bill ought to cause employers to flock to Michigan knowing they cannot refuse to hire people who may not be able to handle a certain job, now or one that may be offered in normal progession. That ought to help on insurance premiums too. Are the sponsors really trying to bring jobs to Michigan?
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