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