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Labor & Employment Blog Posts From June 2023
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Blog: New York City Amends Its Anti-Discrimination Law to Combat Height and Weight Discrimination
Date: June 06, 2023
Title: New York City Amends Its Anti-Discrimination Law to Combat Height and Weight Discrimination
Summary: New York City has adopted an amendment to its Human Rights Law aimed at eradicating discrimination based on height or weight. The legislation applies to employers, housing providers, and operators of public accommodations in the city. In the words of Mayor Eric Adams: “It shouldn’t matter how tall you are or how much you weigh when you’re looking for a job, are out on the town, or trying to rent an apartment."...