The New Jersey Senate recently introduced Bill S1631 to expand the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). This bill seeks to add height and weight as protected characteristics under the LAD, which generally prohibits discrimination in employment, places of public accommodation, and housing. Although not yet enacted, this proposed modification is consistent with comparable laws in other jurisdictions. Michigan has a similar provision, and the New York City Human Rights Law “prohibits unlawful discrimination based on height or weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations.”
Could New Jersey Soon Offer Height and Weight Protections Under the Law Against Discrimination?
