New York City's Anti-Discrimination Law Based on Height and Weight Now in Effect

The law, signed by Mayor Eric Adams, aims to create more inclusive workplaces and living environments, with the city’s Commission on Human Rights handling any complaints.

• New York City's law prohibiting discrimination based on height, weight, and body size in employment, housing, and public accommodations went into effect on November 26, 2023.
• The law was signed by Mayor Eric Adams in May 2023, aiming to create more inclusive workplaces and living environments.
• Violations under this new law include refusing to hire someone, using harassing language, or offering different lease terms, employment conditions, or access to facilities based on height, weight, or body size.
• New York City joins other cities and states like Binghamton, N.Y.; Madison, Wis.; Urbana, Ill.; Washington; San Francisco and Santa Cruz, Calif.; and the state of Michigan in barring employment discrimination based on weight and height.
• The city’s Commission on Human Rights will investigate any complaints about weight discrimination.

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