Effective Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”)
has been amended to prohibit discrimination based on height or weight in employment.
New York City employers are now prohibited from subjecting a job applicant or present employee
to discrimination or harassment based on the actual or perceived height or weight of the individual.
Employers may not consider the height or weight of the job applicant during the interviewing,
hiring, or onboarding process. Additionally, employers may not consider the height or weight of
a current employee in the compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. The
amendment contains exceptions for situations where height and weight are material to job
performance.
If not done already, your company should revise its antidiscrimination policies in light of these
new requirements.
Please contact us for further guidance regarding the NYCHRL or any other matter.
Contacting Pavia & Harcourt LLP
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