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Obesity in the Workplace Ethical Problem

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Do you think an overweight employee who chooses not to participate in a workplace wellness program should be penalized?

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This provides a response to whether overweight employees who choose not to participate in a workplace wellness program should be penalized.

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Overweight employees that don't participate in mandatory programs that employers have implemented for employees' health can and should be penalized. Employers are currently requiring employees ...

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