Despite studies suggesting majority support for laws prohibiting discrimination based upon weight, weight discrimination has remained mostly legal in the United States. But later this month, height and weight discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations will no longer be legal in New York City following the passage of Int. 0209-2022, which takes effect on Nov. 22.
This article examines the issues New York City employers and employment law practitioners can expect to grapple with under this new ordinance.
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