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New regulation from November
New York prohibits discrimination based on height or weight
New York protects obese people from discrimination.
© Source: Peter Geisler
In the American city of New York, no one should be disadvantaged because of the size or size of their waist. Mayor Eric Adams signed a law on Friday banning discrimination against people because of their body shape: adding weight and height to the list of protected categories. It has already been mentioned there that no one should be disadvantaged because of his ethnic background, gender or religion. The law is set to go into effect on November 22.
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“We all deserve equal employment opportunity, housing, and public housing, no matter what we look like. It doesn’t matter how tall or heavy you are,” the Democrat said, signing at City Hall.
The measure will ensure the creation of more inclusive jobs and living environments. The ordinance passed by the city council this month provides exceptions in cases where a person’s height or weight may prevent them from performing essential duties on the job.
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In business, the scale hasn’t just met with praise. “The scale and costs of the implications of this legislation have not been fully considered,” said Kathy Wild, president and CEO of the New York City Partnership. The membership organization includes the heads of many of New York’s leading corporations.
Several other US cities have already banned discrimination based on a person’s weight or physical appearance, including San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Madison in Wisconsin. There are also similar bans in many states, such as New Jersey or Massachusetts.
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