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New York City mayor passes law banning height and weight discrimination

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday signed a bill banning discrimination based on height and weight during employment, housing and public accommodations.

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Speaking at the signing ceremony, Adams said, “It shouldn’t matter how tall you are, or how much you weigh, when you’re looking for a job, when you’re out on our town, or you are trying to get some form of accommodation or an apartment to rent, you should not be treated differently.”

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The law, however, has some exceptions. In case it is a job’s essential requirement for the employee to have a certain height or weight to be able to perform the job effectively, the law will not apply, Adams explained.

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He further declared that the law would take effect within 180 days, from November 22. “It helps level the playing field for all New Yorkers,” he said.

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