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New York City Council Passes Measure Prohibiting Height and Weight Discrimination

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New York City Council passed a bill on May 11, 2023, that if signed by Mayor Eric Adams would prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their height and weight and add height and weight to the list of protected...more

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Obesity, Mere Physical Characteristic or Disability Protected Under Law?

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It is no secret that the U.S. has a weight problem. We all hear the news about how American waistlines continue to expand, the various theories behind what is causing the trend and endless advice to reverse it. The American...more

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