Mayor Adams Signs Ordinance Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Height & Weight

We previously reported that the New York City Council approved an ordinance that would amend the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) to prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their actual or perceived height and weight. On May 26, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams signed the ordinance into law.

As the ordinance takes effect 180 days after it becomes law, the ordinance and its protections will take effect on November 22, 2023. If you have any questions about the ordinance or your equal employment opportunity policy, please contact Caroline Secola at csecola@fglawlllc.com, or any attorney at the firm.

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