The voluntary plan announced earlier this week by Whole Foods CEO John Mackey, the Team Member Healthy Discount Incentive Program, increases employees’ 20% in-store discount to 30% should they lower specific health indicators like blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), and allow that information to be tracked by Whole Foods.
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Madeline hails from a close-knit NYC family and started her plus size modeling career with a spread in BBW magazine. In early 2003 Figueroa was selected to appear as the spokes model for the "Hips, Heels & Curves" Fashion Show, continuing on to casting director for the Dangerous Curves 2003/2004 Tour. After appearing on several television segments including Aqui Y Ahora for Univision she began reaching out to the plus size community by serving as a moderator for VenusDivas.com, Empowerment Editor for AmaZeMagazine.com. Madeline and her husband Luke reside in the Battery Park city area of NY and operate lucaspictures.net.
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I’d like a 30% discount at Whole Paycheck to lower my BMI!
I do not feel that this program breaks the law because it is “voluntary”. If it were mandated, then it would be a discriminatory practice against employees who are overweight. I agree with Becky! I wouldn’t mind the extra discount! Whole Foods is VERY expensive!