The Employment Law Counselor

New York City passed legislation amending the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL)
to prohibit discrimination on the basis of height or weight. The new law prohibits employment,
housing, and public accommodation discrimination on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived
height or weight. New York City joins the growing list of jurisdictions which provide protection to individuals based on their height, weight, and body size.¹

The new law generally prohibits New York City employers from discriminating against applicants
and employees on the basis of their actual or perceived height or weight in all employment
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