New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation that will ban discrimination based on body size by adding weight and height to the list of protected categories such as
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New York City outlaws discrimination on the basis of weight, height
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N.Y.C. Outlaws Discrimination Based on Body Size — Including Weight and Height
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation that will ban discrimination based on body size by adding weight and height to the list of protected categories such as
The bill, signed by Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, adds weight to the list of characteristics protected from discrimination in areas like employment and housing.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed into law Friday a ban on weight discrimination. It will be added to bans on other forms of discrimination in hiring, housing and access to public accommodations.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation Friday that will ban discrimination based on body size by adding weight and height to the list of protected categories such as race, sex and religion.
NEW YORK >> New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation today that will ban discrimination based on body size by adding weight and height to the list of protected categories such as race, sex and religion.
Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams signed a bill Friday that bans discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on weight and height.
Mayor Eric Adams signed a bill into law Friday banning weight and height discrimination in the workplace, public places and when individuals are applying for housing.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday signed a bill banning discrimination against people's height and weight, which critics say could lead to a field day for lawyers.
“We all deserve the same access to employment, housing and public accommodation, regardless of our appearance, and it shouldn’t matter how tall you are or how much you weigh,” N.Y.C. Mayor Eric Adams said
