Monday, May 29, 2023On May 26th, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed into law amendments to the City's anti-discrimination/anti-harassment statute (the NYC Human Rights Law) which will add "height" and "weight" to the growing list of protected characteristics under the law. The amendments to the law will go into effect on or about November 22, 2023 (within 180 days). As our blog post outlines more fully, this is a significant development for NYC employers given the City law’s broad prohibitions that cover not only traditional employees, but also applicants, independent contractors, and interns. We shall see how anticipated guidance and regulations shape NYC employers' requirements here. The law is part of a growing national campaign to address weight discrimination, with lawmakers in New Jersey and Massachusetts considering similar measures.

Source: New York Times May 29, 2023 20:12 UTC