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New research from the Netherlands reveals a hidden epidemic: weight discrimination in the workplace. Over 100 international studies show people with higher body weight face systemic disadvantages—from hiring and pay gaps to promotions and daily mistreatment. Often dismissed as a personal choice, this bias affects careers across industries, especially where appearance matters most. Employees endure lower reviews, bullying, exclusion, and even burnout, while practical barriers like ill-fitting uniforms and inadequate furniture compound the struggle. With Dutch law failing to recognize weight as a protected category, victims often can’t seek justice unless weight is tied to a disability diagnosis. This review calls for urgent action to address a problem that’s quietly costing careers and dignity.

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