He’s Big…Really Big

Gossip / Discussing Personal Traits (Weight) of Co-Worker

Discussions with co-workers that ridicule or disrespect anyone because of a protected class status can be offensive and lead to an accusation of discriminatory harassment. Insensitive remarks about an overweight co-worker can lead to the perception of harassment.

Learning Path & Details

Competencies

  • Ensuring Professional and Compliant Behavior
  • Fostering Inclusion & Respect
  • Managing Legal Risk

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New Micro-Learning! Insensitive remarks about an overweight co-worker can lead to the perception of harassment. Discussions with co-workers that ridicule or disrespect anyone because of a protected class status can be offensive and lead to an accusation of discriminatory harassment.

Training Files (14)

TitleTypeTime/PagesLanguage
He's Big... Really Big!
Video with graphics and narrator
Video Vignette01:24 min EnglishDemo
He's Big... Really Big!
Video without narrator
Video Vignette00:46 min EnglishDemo
He’s Big… Really Big!
Discussion Guide
Workshop Material7 pages EnglishDemo
He’s Big… Really Big!
Video Discussion Questions
Workshop Material2 pages EnglishDemo

Additional Information

It is not clear cut under the law whether obesity always meets the definition of a “disability,” but it is clear that “regarding” someone as disabled, even when they are not, is a form of discrimination.


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