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“Employers say obesity is a top health concern for their workers. But health is a sensitive and personal issue. Some employees say these wellness initiatives can go too far,” NPR reports.
“Obesity can lead to medical complications like diabetes and heart disease, and can increase absenteeism and the risk of injury on the job. Helping overweight employees nudge the scale in the other direction might be good for their health and for the company's bottom line. But firms have to walk a fine line.”
The key is to try not to target one thing. Otherwise they can be accused of singling certain employees out.
“It's difficult to address obesity because wellness programs must be voluntary… Employers can offer incentives, but they can't directly talk to an employee about a weight problem. Preserving medical privacy is also a concern. And prohibit employer discrimination based on a person's genetic makeup.”
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