Ragers gonna rage - Fat guy sacked for being too fat.
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[quote]A Brisbane man who was sacked from his job at a Golden Circle factory claims he was fired for being morbidly obese.
Lance Pedersen, 57, says he was dismissed from his position at the processing plant in Northgate after he was declared unfit to perform duties that were not initially part of his job description, the Courier Mail reports.
Mr Pedersen, who had worked for Golden Circle for 14 years, said he was devastated by the decision.[/quote]
Source: [url]http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/1054178/golden-circle-worker-sacked-for-being-too-fat[/url]
He had a fat chance at having a job.
I guess he'll bounce straight back into work.
Those are just awful.
If he was fired for being fat, his employer engaged in discriminatory practices. If he was fired because he was too fat to do his job properly, his employer isn't in the wrong.
There's either big news or no news here.
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No pun intended on the big news thing
"to perform duties that were not initially part of his job description"
Mmmm, I think it's a bit unfair.
[quote=|FlapJack|]I guess he'll bounce straight back into work.[/quote]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoPWALM2riQ&feature=related[/media]
[QUOTE=JerryK;22031131]"to perform duties that were not initially part of his job description"
Mmmm, I think it's a bit unfair.[/QUOTE]
If that's all there is to it, then it's not just unfair but illegal.
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[quote]After working as a fork lift driver, Mr Pederson said he was told by Golden Circle he was being moved to the beverage line, where he would be required to stand and pack drinks.
But, after undergoing a medical test, Mr Pederson was deemed unfit to work on the beverage line due to his morbid obesity and severe osteoarthritis of the knees.[/quote]
If he was hired specifically as a lift operator, he'll have a case should he decide to sue. If he signed anything that said they can shuffle him around the factory, however, he won't.
Disregard that i suck cocks lololol
Well, many companies around here have something called [I]working cycle[/I] (or something similar), where they relocate you to another area past certain time (for instance, every 2 years). I'd understand if he is unable to work on certain workspaces, but OTOH he can't just pretend he's "normal", just like you and me, guys... :/
the guy they hire to replace him has big shoes to fill
No wonder our country is the fattest in the world. I'm a skinny fucker.
[QUOTE=343N;22037543]No wonder our country is the fattest in the world. I'm a skinny fucker.[/QUOTE]
I would blame that on fatty foods, not fat people getting fired.
Exactly, also, where did ya get your avatar from? And if you made it, can I use it too?
Can't perform job duties because you're too fat? Fine with me. Shouldve done some Aerobics. That poor sucker.
Pics or it didn't fatten
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God that was awful. I'm rating myself dumb for that one.
[QUOTE=343N;22037564]Exactly, also, where did ya get your avatar from? And if you made it, can I use it too?[/QUOTE]
I made it (Or rather, put it together), and I would prefer if you didn't use it.
[QUOTE=Zeke129;22031162]If that's all there is to it, then it's not just unfair but illegal.
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If he was hired specifically as a lift operator, he'll have a case should he decide to sue. If he signed anything that said they can shuffle him around the factory, however, he won't.[/QUOTE]
everytime there is a thread about thats negative about fat people, why are you always there vehemently defending them?
[QUOTE=lolwutdude;22037892]everytime there is a thread about thats negative about fat people, why are you always there vehemently defending them?[/QUOTE]
For the same reason I step up to defend gays and visible minorities in threads that are negative about them: their mere existence isn't hurting other people and they don't deserve the widespread discrimination that they have to deal with.
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And perhaps because I'm a naive fucker who still thinks Facepunch is capable of rational discussion.
[QUOTE=Zeke129;22038035]For the same reason I step up to defend gays and visible minorities in threads that are negative about them: their mere existence isn't hurting other people and they don't deserve the widespread discrimination that they have to deal with.
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And perhaps because I'm a naive fucker who still thinks Facepunch is capable of rational discussion.[/QUOTE]
I do have one. I enjoy reading both your witty comments and serious opinions on a variety of matters :buddy:
[QUOTE=Zeke129;22038035]For the same reason I step up to defend gays and visible minorities in threads that are negative about them: their mere existence isn't hurting other people and they don't deserve the widespread discrimination that they have to deal with.
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And perhaps because I'm a naive fucker who still thinks Facepunch is capable of rational discussion.[/QUOTE]
acceptable answer
one more question:
are you fat?
[QUOTE=lolwutdude;22038184]acceptable answer
one more question:
are you fat?[/QUOTE]
I'm 6'2", 206lbs. I have a light build, so yes. I'm fat.
he should just lose some weight then. the world can't conform to selfinflicted illnesses. in some cases, like this. Obesity is right up there with with Cutting oneself on the stupid-meter.
This makes some sense, his weight and osteoarthritic knees will render him useless after a few days work. But firing him is stupid, they could have at least relocated him.
[QUOTE=Zeke129;22038035]
And perhaps because I'm a naive fucker who still thinks Facepunch is capable of rational discussion.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]Facepunch is capable of rational discussion.[/QUOTE][QUOTE]Facepunch [/QUOTE][QUOTE]rational discussion[/QUOTE]You still think that? Damn, you need to get up to times. Rationality is hard to come by anywhere it seems.
[QUOTE=Zeke129;22038035]For the same reason I step up to defend gays and visible minorities in threads that are negative about them: their mere existence isn't hurting other people and they don't deserve the widespread discrimination that they have to deal with.[/QUOTE]
I don't think obese adults are a minority in Australia. I remember seeing a media release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics years ago that said that over 50% of adults were obese. Not too sure on the actual statistics though.
I'm not condoning abuse towards them however.
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Oh, found the [url=http://abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/4719.0Media%20Release12004-05?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=4719.0&issue=2004-05&num=&view=]media release[/url]
Go Australia, now banning Fat People.
Seriously though, if he can't do the job, there's no point in keeping him in that position.
[QUOTE=Vonderdurp;22038302]I don't think obese adults are a minority in Australia. I remember seeing a media release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics years ago that said that over 50% of adults were obese. Not too sure on the actual statistics though.
I'm not condoning abuse towards them however.
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Oh, found the [url=http://abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/4719.0Media%20Release12004-05?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=4719.0&issue=2004-05&num=&view=]media release[/url][/QUOTE]
I'm not Australian, and whether I'll defend a group of people or not has nothing to do with whether they're a minority or not. Minorities can discriminate against majorities too, and it's no less wrong.
For everyone yelling at him to just loose weight, it isn't going to be THAT easy.
He is 57.
If his fat was really impacting his workability, then this is a valid reason to fire him.
But if they fired him only because he's fat, that's wrong.
[QUOTE=Zeke129;22038035]For the same reason I step up to defend gays and visible minorities in threads that are negative about them: their mere existence isn't hurting other people and they don't deserve the widespread discrimination that they have to deal with.
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And perhaps because I'm a naive fucker who still thinks Facepunch is capable of rational discussion.[/QUOTE]
Or you're the naive fucker who thinks being fat (a choice) is on the same level as being gay (not a choice) or being black (also no a choice). Traits about a person that are voluntary will always be up for criticism.
You're a fat motherfucker, you're a skinny bleach blonde whore, your religion is actually a cult, you have shitty taste in books, the movies you watch suck, the music you listen to is not talent, you dress like a slob, you spell like you're retarded, your faith doesn't give you the right to oppress others, and so on and so forth.
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