Discrimination Appetite for change: local laws protect against size bias New York will soon join a handful of cities to have passed legal protections for obese people iStock.com/liveslow Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 23 May 2023 Despite four-in-ten American adults classified as obese, it is still legal to discriminate on the basis of a person’s weight in much of the US. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Recruitment How much do you weigh? Korean jobseekers still asked illegal questions Benefits US firms eye rising costs amid demand for specialist drugs Discrimination Why employers should beware of fatphobia in the workplace Recruitment Singapore jobseeker left puzzled after demand for full-body photo