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8 June 2023

New NYC Law To Prohibit Height And Weight Discrimination (Video)

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In this installment of LaborSpeak, we discuss a new law passed by New York City prohibiting height and weight discrimination, adding to a growing campaign to address discrimination based on physical appearance.
United States Employment and HR

In this installment of LaborSpeak, we discuss a new law passed by New York City prohibiting height and weight discrimination, adding to a growing campaign to address discrimination based on physical appearance. New York City employers should review their practices and make sure that they include this new protected category in their non-discrimination policies and trainings.

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