City of Toronto apologizes after Sikh security guards let go over no-beard rule
The Metropolis of Toronto has formally apologized to a outstanding Sikh group for “any delay” in reinstating Sikh safety guards let go over a no-beard coverage that compelled a number of to decide on between their jobs and a key a tenet of their religion.
Efficient Tuesday, the town says it would instantly permit for “under-mask beard covers” as a type of non secular lodging for guards at metropolis websites that require N95 respirators, the town stated in a information launch Tuesday night.
The tactic includes a tight-fitting overlaying worn over the beard, in addition to the chin and cheeks, tied in a knot on the prime of the pinnacle. An N95 masks is then worn over that overlaying.
“The method, also referred to as the Singh Thattha Methodology, is utilized by many Sikh folks within the medical neighborhood and has been discovered to be extremely efficient in respirator match testing,” the town stated.
The measure comes after the town referred to as on its contractors to “instantly” reinstate Sikh safety employees let go over the rule. Town provides the guards “needs to be appropriately compensated for any monetary affect.”
“Town won’t settle for any contractors failing to accommodate non secular freedoms,” the discharge stated.
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