Legal Question in Disability Law in Nebraska

lookism

Is lookism a regional problem?

How many cases have gone to court based on the

premise of ''looksim''?

Who is usually discrimminated against according

to look more? Males or females?


Asked on 2/25/02, 12:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

William Jones William P. Jones, Attorney-at-Law

Re: lookism

There is no protection in the law for appearance per se. Handicaps that otherwise qualify under the ADA and affect appearance as well result in ADA protection, but it is on the basis of substantial limitations in a major life activity that the protection applies and not appearance that the law acts.

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Answered on 2/26/02, 9:59 am


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