AN ACT relating to employment discrimination.

Amend KRS 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, 344.080, 344.100, and 344.110 to add protections against discrimination based on weight.

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: February 26, 2025

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This bill would update Kentucky's existing employment discrimination laws to include weight as a protected characteristic. That means employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies could not discriminate against workers or job applicants based on their weight. Who it may affect: workers and job seekers across Kentucky, as well as employers, staffing agencies, and labor unions.

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