Alcohol and Obesity Law in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia

Authors

• M. Neil Browne, Bowling Green State University
• Nancy K. Kubasek, Bowling Green State University

Abstract

The article examines the legal frameworks governing disability discrimination related to alcohol dependence and obesity across Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It highlights the varying degrees of protection afforded to individuals with these conditions under human rights legislation and employment laws. The analysis underscores the tension between recognizing these conditions as disabilities and balancing employer responsibilities, while also exploring the evolving nature of legal protections in light of recent court rulings and shifting societal attitudes.

Disciplines

Food and Drug Law | Health Law and Policy | Law | Law and Society | Legal Remedies

Recommended Citation

M. N. Browne & Nancy K. Kubasek, Alcohol and Obesity Law in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, 21 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 653 (2013).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol21/iss3/4